title: Optimal port site placement.
abstract: Port (trocar) positioning is an important component of the successful completion of laparoscopic colorectal surgery. Although individual surgeons will vary the positions, the principles are well established. The type and positioning of ports will continue to evolve as technology advances.
authors: Discipline of Surgery, University of Queensland, Health Sciences Building, Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital, Herston, Queensland, Australia. r.stitz@uq.edu.au
authors: R W
authors: RW
authors: Stitz
mesh_terms: D003082:Colectomy / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods*; D015179:Colorectal Neoplasms / Q000601:surgery*; D004869:Equipment Safety; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D010535:Laparoscopy / Q000295:instrumentation* / Q000379:methods; D008297:Male; D019060:Minimally Invasive Surgical Procedures / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods; D013525:Surgical Instruments; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D014472:Umbilicus / Q000601:surgery