Gasless hand-assisted laparoscopic surgery for colorectal cancer: an option for poor cardiopulmonary reserve.
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Abstract
Gasless hand-assisted surgery, an alternative technique for colorectal cancer, is described. The abdomen is lifted by two metal disks especially designed for this procedure. The gasless condition evokes no hazard from pneumoperitoneum, and the procedure is greatly simplified by the hand assistance.
Medical subject headings
- Colorectal Neoplasms
- Laparoscopy