Laparoscopic Segment VI Liver Resection using a Left Lateral Decubitus Position: A Personal Modified Technique

• DOI: 10.1007/s11605-008-0537-4
• Publication Date: 2008-05-12T12:57:18Z
• Authors: Giulio Belli; Corrado Fantini; Alberto D’Agostino; Luigi Cioffi; Paolo Limongelli; Gianluca Russo; Andrea Belli
• Keywords: Male; Carcinoma, Hepatocellular; Liver Neoplasms; Posture; Middle Aged; 03 medical and health sciences; Treatment Outcome; 0302 clinical medicine; Hepatectomy; Humans; Female; Laparoscopy; Aged

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.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.