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Initial entry via the left upper quadrant with an optical trocar in laparoscopic bariatric surgery

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Laparoscopic bariatric surgery (BS) is not readily performed in Japan. To facilitate safe initial access to the abdominal cavity, we insert an optical viewing trocar at a unique site in… Click to show full abstract

Laparoscopic bariatric surgery (BS) is not readily performed in Japan. To facilitate safe initial access to the abdominal cavity, we insert an optical viewing trocar at a unique site in the left upper quadrant (LUQ). Herein, we describe the technique, its advantages, and outcomes.

Keywords: left upper; bariatric surgery; surgery; upper quadrant; laparoscopic bariatric

Journal Title: Asian Journal of Endoscopic Surgery
Year Published: 2022

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