title: Laparoscopic mobilization of the splenic flexure: the use of color-grading as a unique teaching tool.
abstract: This video shows submesocolic medial-to-lateral laparoscopic mobilization of the splenic flexure in which embryologically-derived planes are highlighted using colorized parts in a black and white background. The concept of traction and counter-traction is used to create a tissue "bridge" to work beneath, making efficient use of both of the surgeon's hands. To our knowledge, the color-grading technique has not been previously used to edit a video of a laparoscopic procedure, thus creating a new method of teaching.
authors: Department of Colorectal Surgery, Jessa Hospital, Salvatorstraat 20, 3500, Hasselt, Belgium, joep.knol@jessazh.be.
authors: Joep J A
authors: JJ
authors: Knol
authors: Steven D
authors: SD
authors: Wexner
authors: Guido
authors: G
authors: Vangertruyden
mesh_terms: D044684:Colon, Transverse / Q000601:surgery*; D004501:Education, Medical / Q000379:methods*; D013502:General Surgery / Q000193:education*; D006801:Humans; D010535:Laparoscopy / Q000193:education*; D013664:Teaching Materials