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This is a laparoscopic cholecystectomy (gallbladder removal surgery) with fluorescent imaging demonstrated by Dr Deepraj Bhandarkar in an operative workshop recently. Fluorescent imaging is a new technology that allows visualisation of the bile ducts and enhances the safety of this commonly performed surgery. This video depicts a surgical procedure. Viewer discretion is advised. Chapters 00:00 Title 00:24 Fluorescent imaging 01:21 First port placed by open entry 04:30 Placement of other ports 05:35 Fundal traction 08:46 Lateral traction on Hartmann’s pouch 09:06 Fluorescence cholangiogram 10:33 Posterior dissection 12:37 Anterior dissection 17:11 Fluorescence angiogram 18:00 Clipping and division of cystic artery 21:10 Ligation of cystic duct on gallbladder side 24:10 Ligation of cystic duct on bile duct side 25:48 Reinforcement of cystic duct stump with endoloop 27:25 Excision of gallbladder 33:18 Hemostasis of liver bed 35:29 Gallbladder placed in
