Use Of Indocyanine Green In Pancreas Surgery

This study investigates whether using a fluorescent dye called indocyanine green (ICG), which makes blood flow visible under special imaging, can improve outcomes in pancreas surgery. Surgeons use ICG to assess tissue blood supply during the operation to reduce complications. **You may be eligible if...** - You are 18 or older and scheduled for open pancreas surgery (pancreaticoduodenectomy or distal pancreatectomy) for any reason - You understand the trial and have given written consent - You will have a surgical drain placed after the procedure - If you could become pregnant, you have a negative pregnancy test and will use contraception for 14 days after the procedure **You may NOT be eligible if...** - You have a known allergy to ICG dye or contrast agents - You have previously had pancreas surgery - You have liver disease (hepatitis, cirrhosis, liver failure) or chronic pancreatitis - You experienced serious complications after surgery (e.g., dangerously low blood pressure, blood transfusion, unexpected ICU transfer) - Your surgery requires complex artery reconstruction Talk to your doctor to see if this trial is right for you.