ISSN:
1432-2218
Keywords:
Key words: Laparoscopy — Splenectomy — Wall-lifting — Pneumoperitoneum — Surgical technique
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Medicine
Notes:
Abstract. A laparoscopic splenectomy using a hanger wall-lifting procedure is herein described. The patient is placed in the right lateral position. The left lower chest and left abdominal wall are then lifted by three wires in two directions, left laterally and vertical to the abdominal wall. The view of the operative field thus obtained is excellent. The lifting wires and bars do not hinder the movement of the forceps, since the angles of the instruments to approach the spleen are different from those of the wires. A laparoscopic splenectomy using this wall-lifting procedure avoids the usual complications associated with pneumoperitoneum while still being technically comparable to a procedure with pneumoperitoneum.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s004649901170
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