Laparoscopic segment VI liver resection using a left lateral decubitus position: a personal modified technique.
BACKGROUND
Laparoscopic technique for lesions located in the left liver is well described in the literature. On the contrary, the best laparoscopic approach for lesions located in the right liver, such as in segment VI, is still debated.


OBJECTIVE
In this article, we provide a detailed description of a laparoscopic segment VI liver resection using a left lateral decubitus position with the right side up, facilitated by a personal technique. We also discuss potential advantages and disadvantages of this procedure.
Belli
Giulio
G
Department of General and Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Surgery, S.M. Loreto Nuovo Hospital, Via A. Vespucci, 80142, Naples, Italy. chirurgia.loretonuovo@tin.it
Fantini
Corrado
C
D'Agostino
Alberto
A
Cioffi
Luigi
L
Limongelli
Paolo
P
Russo
Gianluca
G
Belli
Andrea
A
D000368:Aged; D006528:Carcinoma, Hepatocellular / Q000601:surgery*; D005260:Female; D006498:Hepatectomy / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D010535:Laparoscopy / Q000379:methods*; D008113:Liver Neoplasms / Q000601:surgery*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011187:Posture; D016896:Treatment Outcome