A simple technique for the retraction of the liver in laparoscopic right renal surgery

J Endourol. 2013 Jan;27(1):9-11. doi: 10.1089/end.2012.0334. Epub 2012 Sep 17.

Abstract

The retraction of the liver is essential to obtain a better laparoscopic view in right nephrectomy. A simple technique for liver retraction during laparoscopic right renal surgery using surgical cotton is presented. The advantage of the presented method is that this technique is simple, does not require special equipments, and eliminates the need for any additional ports.

MeSH terms

  • Humans
  • Iatrogenic Disease / prevention & control*
  • Intraoperative Complications / prevention & control*
  • Kidney / surgery*
  • Kidney Diseases / surgery*
  • Laparoscopy / methods*
  • Liver / surgery*
  • Nephrectomy / methods*