New imaging tech helps surgeons see bile ducts better during gallbladder removal

NCT ID NCT02702843

Completed Knowledge-focused Sponsor: The Cleveland Clinic Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Nov 12, 2025 · Last updated May 15, 2026 · Updated 29 times

Summary

This study tested whether a special imaging technique called near infrared fluorescence cholangiography (NIFC) helps surgeons see bile ducts more clearly during laparoscopic gallbladder removal compared to standard white light. 677 adults having gallbladder surgery took part. The goal was to see if NIFC improves detection of key bile duct structures before and after dissection.

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Locations

Askelopios Westklinikum Hamburg

Hamburg, Germany
Cedar Sinai

Los Angeles, California, 90048, United States
Cleveland Clinic

Cleveland, Ohio, 44195, United States
Hospital de clinicas jose de San Martin

Buenos Aires, Argentina
Klinikum Sudstadt Rostock

Rostock, Germany
University of Insubria

Varese, Italy
University of Tokyo

Tokyo, Japan

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CHOLECYSTITIS CHOLELITHIASIS