title: A laterally rotating surgical device attached to the operating table.
abstract: A laterally rotating surgical device that can be attached to conventional operating tables is described. The position of the patient can be safely and rapidly changed from a supine to a right or left lateral position of 60 degrees. This device is beneficial for performing operations using a thoracoabdominal approach such as is used in cases of resection of gastroesophageal cancer.
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D011187:Posture; D012399:Rotation; D013523:Surgical Equipment