Diagnostic Laparoscopy of the Gastrointestinal Tract

Effect of patient rotation on ovary observation during laparoscopic ovariectomy in dogs

“…To this end, patient positioners that enable rotation during surgery have been recommended. 10,14,17,18 Semilateral or lateral positions have been recommended for laparoscopic access to other organs, namely for diagnosis of the gastrointestinal tract, 19 pancreatic surgery, [20][21][22][23] kidney biopsies, 24 and ureteronephrectomy. 25 In addition, a semisternal or sternal position has been advocated for laparoscopic adrenalectomy [25][26][27] and laparoscopic splenectomy.…”