Published in:
01-11-2008 | Technique
New technique for the retraction of the liver in laparoscopic gastrectomy
Authors:
Yoshihisa Sakaguchi, Osamu Ikeda, Yasushi Toh, Yoshiro Aoki, Norifumi Harimoto, Junya Taomoto, Takaaki Masuda, Takefumi Ohga, Eisuke Adachi, Takeshi Okamura
Published in:
Surgical Endoscopy
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Issue 11/2008
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Abstract
We developed a new technique for the retraction of the liver using a Penrose drain and a J-shaped retractor, which is both an easy and time-saving method that provides a good view during laparoscopic gastrectomy without damaging the liver.