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Fig. 26.1 Patient and team positioning 26.2.2 RPLS A 3.5 cm transverse skin incision is made in the midline, 1 cm above the pubic symphysis (Fig. 26.2). The underlying fascia…

Fig. 36.1 LAGB with PSG. The band is placed around the upper part of the stomach to form a small gastric pouch. The fundus of the stomach is plicated to…

Fig. 7.1 Vector of forceps movement in laparoscopic cholecystectomy. In RPLS, the forceps are in coaxial becomes with the scope. (CLS conventional laparoscopic surgery, RPLS reduced port laparoscopic surgery) When…

Fig. 21.1 Indications for SPAS hepatectomy. A good indication for SPAS hepatectomy is a tumor located in the anterolateral segment of the liver. In addition, the resected specimen should not…

Fig. 9.1 (a) 5-mm low profile trocars (Karl Storz-Endoscope). The use of low profile trocars enables improved avoidance of instrument collision and better maneuverability. (b) Three low profile trocars inserted…

Fig. 22.1 Surgical position. The patient is placed in a full lateral position, with a flexion to open the costo-pelvic space SPLS can be performed through two approaches. (Fig. 22.2)…

Fig. 17.1 Positions of the equipment and the surgical team and placement of trocars through transumbilical port for the SLS gastrectomy for gastric cancer 17.3.2 Port Setting An umbilical laparotomy…

, Jason M. Saber2 and Angie A. Saber3 (1) The Brooklyn Hospital Center, Weill Cornell Medical College, New York, NY, USA (2) Pace University, New York, NY, USA (3) Rutgers University, New Brunswick, NJ,…

Fig. 19.1 Cosmetic result of a representative Technique II case 19.2 Technique I: Extragastric Approach 19.2.1 Setup The patient is placed in a supine position with legs spread apart. The…

Fig. 5.1 An approximate 2–2.5-cm longitudinal incision is made from the center of the umbilicus (a). The fascial defect (b) is grasped with Kocher forceps (c) Fig. 5.2 An insufflation…