Abstract:Liver resection is the standard treatment for any liver lesion. Laparoscopic liver
resection is associated with lower intra-operative blood loss and fewer complications
than open resection. Access to the posterior part of the right liver lobe is very
uncomfortable and difficult for surgeons due the anatomic position, especially when
employing laparoscopic surgery. Based on these experiences, a new laparoscopic device
was developed that is capable of bending its long axis and allowing the application
of radiofr… Show more
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