Fig. 6.1 The port placement for a medial-to-lateral laparoscopic sig-moidectomy/left colectomy. Optional port5-mm The laparoscopic sigmoid colectomy is facilitated by a dedicated cameraperson (2nd assistant), as this allows the assistant…
Fig. 29.1 Pigazzi patient positioning system™. Notice the steep positioning that is required Defining an Operative Plan and Precise Preoperative Localization of Pathology A fundamental aspect of the preoperative phase…
Fig. 17.1 Stoma in a patient with morbid obesity. Notice the large bulge around the stoma indicating the possible presence of a parastomal hernia Fig. 17.2 Strangulated parastomal hernia with…
Fig. 12.1 Supine OR positioning depicting patient secured to bed, shoulder rolls in place, in the lithotomy position, buttock off end of the bed, with thighs as parallel as possible…
Fig. 16.1 Hartmann’s procedure. With permission from Cleveland Clinic Foundation Preoperative Planning Proper patient selection is crucial to preoperative planning, and patients should be both medically fit and able to…
Fig. 10.1 Patient positioning. With permission from Nakajima K, Milsom JW, Böhm B. Patient Preparation and Operating Room Setup. In: Milsom JW, Böhm B, Nakajima K, eds. Laparoscopic Colorectal Surgery,…
Fig. 9.1 Patient positioning and OR setup. The operating surgeon stands between patient’s legs. The surgeon stands on patient’s right side for left colon procedure and then moves to left…
Fig. 4.1 Positioning the patient in lithotomy position allows for a member of the surgical team to stand between the patient’s legs. Hip flexion is minimal to avoid interference between…
Fig. 20.1 Conversion rate of laparoscopic colorectal surgery by type of previous operation. Figure represents data from Franko et al. [11]; 820 patients were evaluated. * represents conversion rates that…
Fig. 7.1 Positioning of the patient on a split-leg table The surgeon should confirm that all equipment is either in the room or is readily available (Table 7.1). A 30°…
