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Assessing the Efficacy of Indocyanine Green for Ureter Identification During Robot-Assisted Surgery in Advanced-Stage Endometriosis
Sponsor: Baylor College of Medicine
Summary
The goal of this side-randomized, self-controlled trial, 1-site study is to explore the efficacy of Indocyanine Green Fluorescence (ICG) for Intraoperative Ureter Identification During Robot-Assisted Single-Site Surgery in Advanced-Stage Endometriosis. Researchers will perform temporary ureteral stent using indocyanine green fluorescence for intraoperative ureteral identification on either the left or right side of subjects who are undergoing a robotic assisted transumbilical resection of advanced endometriosis. Participants will be randomized to receive ICG-assisted ureteral identification on either the left or right side. Randomization will be conducted using a computer-generated block randomization method. The primary aim is to determine whether ICG-assisted ureter visualization can reduce operative time for endometriosis resection and ureterolysis, and minimize the risk of ureteral injury. Secondary objectives are to assess the feasibility and safety of temporary ureteral ICG stenting for intraoperative ureter identification in advanced endometriosis.
Official title: A Side-Randomized, Self-Controlled Trial Assessing the Efficacy of Indocyanine Green Fluorescence Imaging for Intraoperative Ureter Identification During Robot-Assisted Single-Site Surgery in Advanced-Stage Endometriosis
Key Details
Gender
FEMALE
Age Range
18 Years - Any
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
40
Start Date
2025-10-01
Completion Date
2026-03-15
Last Updated
2025-08-28
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
Indocyanine Green (ICG)-Assisted Ureteral Identification
A temporary ureteral stent will be placed unilaterally (left or right) prior to robotic procedures in participants undergoing robot-assisted single-site surgery for advanced-stage endometriosis. Indocyanine green (ICG) will be administered through the stent to enable real-time fluorescence imaging for intraoperative ureter identification. The contralateral ureter will be identified using standard visualization techniques without ICG. Side allocation (ICG vs. control) will be determined by computer-generated block randomization.
Standard Ureteral Identification without ICG
Ureter identification will be performed using standard intraoperative visualization techniques without the use of indocyanine green (ICG) fluorescence imaging. This will be done on the contralateral side to the randomized ICG-assisted ureteral identification during robot-assisted single-site surgery for advanced-stage endometriosis.
Locations (1)
Texas Childrens Hospital Pavilion for Women
Houston, Texas, United States