Abstract:Background: Laparoscopic bariatric surgery requires retraction of the left lobe of the liver for exposure of the hiatus and the stomach. The most common used methods are using the retractors that require another incisions and prolonged operative time. Objectives: A prospective assessment of the efficacy and safety of a percutaneous stone forceps without trocar for liver retraction in patients undergoing laparoscopic bariatric surgery. Methods: A prospective review was performed on 120 patients undergoing baria… Show more
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