title: A new technique of extreme lateral positioning for laparoscopic splenic flexure mobilization.
abstract: OBJECTIVE
  This aim of this study was to describe a novel positioning technique that assists in the expeditious mobilization of the splenic flexure without the need for redraping or compromise of port placement.
  
  
  METHODS
  A prospective case series was studied to evaluate the technique and its ability to facilitate splenic flexure mobilization.
  
  
  RESULTS
  The technique was used in 12 patients. There were no adverse intra- or postoperative events. The median time (interquartile range) for laparoscopic splenic flexure mobilisation was 10 (9-11.25).
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  This novel positioning technique is safe and feasible. We include a detailed video that describes and demonstrates the requisites for its safe conduct. We also include intra-operative footage demonstrating the benefits of the patient's position.
authors.affiliation: The John Goligher Colorectal Unit, St James University Hospital, Leeds, UK.
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Gonsalves
authors.forename: I
authors.initials: I
authors.lastname: Brayshaw
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Maslekar
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Hance
authors.forename: P
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Sagar
authors.forename: D
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Miskovic
mesh_terms: D015331:Cohort Studies; D003082:Colectomy / Q000379:methods*; D044684:Colon, Transverse / Q000601:surgery*; D010535:Laparoscopy / Q000379:methods; D056888:Patient Positioning / Q000379:methods*; D011446:Prospective Studies
keywords: Splenic flexure mobilization; colonic mobilization; rectal cancer