Hospital in Córdoba Performs First Pediatric ICG Laparoscopic Surgery

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Surgery Performed on a Thirteen Year Old Patient

The medical procedure took place on a 13-year-old female patient diagnosed with gallbladder stones. The intervention concluded successfully, allowing the patient to be discharged twenty-four hours after the surgery without presenting any kind of post-surgical complication.

Government Technology Program Supplies Visualisation System

The surgical approach was made possible by the acquisition of the Mindray 4K/NIR UX5 series visualization system. The equipment was supplied as part of a government plan to strengthen hospital infrastructure that included the distribution of ten high-complexity units across the public health system. Hospital Director Rafael Sánchez Bocco stated that it is a great pride that an innovative and unprecedented surgical procedure could be carried out in pediatric patients within the public system, while underlining the importance of allocating budget items to cutting-edge medical technology.

Near Infrared Fluorescence Biliary Navigation

Indocyanine green fluorescence represents a prominent trend in minimally invasive surgery worldwide. The technique involves the intravenous injection of a tracer substance that is captured by the liver and excreted through bile. By utilizing a laparoscopic camera capable of detecting the near-infrared spectrum, the biliary tract contrasts in a glowing green color against the tissue background, demarcating the vascular network and ducts with millimeter exactness.

Safety Benefits of Indocyanine Green Navigation

The method avoids exposing children to ionizing radiation or side effects, unlike conventional X-ray cholangiographies. 4K resolution multiplies standard definition by four, offering anatomical sharpness and depth perception. Head of Pediatric Surgery Ignacio Ruiz Juri explained that the system allows to see the anatomy clearly in real time, increasing precision and minimizing operative times and risks.

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