Fig. 2.1 Operative positioning for laparoscopic mobilization of the stomach Fig. 2.2 Trocar placement for laparoscopic mobilization of the stomach Gastric Mobilization The dissection is started in the hiatus. The…
Fig. 18.1 This figure shows the major vessels of the colon that must be identified during open left colectomy. The marginal artery of Drummond is the collateral vessel between the…
Fig. 22.1 High-definition three-dimensional camera and visualization of pelvic structures. The female pelvic anatomy is demonstrated A number of trials comparing robotic TME (RTME) and laparoscopic TME with respect to…
Fig. 9.1 Operative positioning for open total gastrectomy Peritoneal Cavity Exploration To evaluate peritoneal seeding or distant metastasis, careful exploration of the peritoneal cavity should be performed. If there is…
Fig. 12.1 Important venous anatomy of the pancreas, including the first jejunal vein Preoperative Preparation All patients undergo a bowel prep the day before surgery and are nil per os…
Fig. 16.1 Patient positioning with both arms at the patient’s side and the legs in lithotomy position The primary monitor is placed on the right side of the patient up…
Fig. 14.1 Port placement for proximal small intestinal resection: right upper quadrant 5-mm port, 5-mm or 12-mm umbilical camera port, a left lower quadrant 5-mm assistant port, and a 12-mm…
Fig. 24.1 (a) Operative positioning of patient for APR in lithotomy position. (b) High lithotomy position used for this technique Securing the Radial Margin in Low Rectal Cancer Although total…
Fig. 28.1 Operative equipment and positioning. (a) Preoperative rectoscope. (b) Supine lithotomy position. (c) Prone position Anesthesia We recommend general anesthesia. The patient should be paralyzed, as any increase in…
Fig. 20.1 Diagram illustrating the fascial planes. The rectum is connected to the sacrum at the level of S4 by the rectosacral fascia called Waldeyer’s fascia The dentate line signifies…
