Table 3.
Subjective fluorescence intensity (FI) scores and anastomotic leakage (AL)
| FI score 3 | FI score 4 | FI score 5 | Total no of patients assessed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st assessment | ||||
| No AL | 1 | 5 | 10 | 16 |
| AL | 0 | 1 | 3 | 4 |
| 2nd assessment | ||||
| No AL | 3 | 4 | 18 | 25 |
| AL | 0 | 4 | 1 | 5 |
| 3rd assessment | ||||
| No AL | 2 | 11 | 11 | 24 |
| AL | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 |
The fluorescence intensity on first and second assessment is scored on the distal side of the distal anastomosis in laparoscopic right hemicolectomies, while on the proximal site of the proximal anastomosis in all remaining procedures