Varied application of intercostal trans-diaphragmatic ports for laparoscopic hepatectomy.

<h4>Background</h4>The ribcage and diaphragm are mechanical barriers for laparoscopic access during hepatectomy. Here, we introduce the varied application of intercostal trans-diaphragmatic ports during laparoscopic hepatectomy, and describe the management of intercostal ports with key t...

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Main Authors: Hiromitsu Hayashi, Yo-Ichi Yamashita, Hirohisa Okabe, Katsunori Imai, Takaaki Higashi, Kensuke Yamamura, Akira Chikamoto, Toru Beppu, Hiroshi Takamori, Hideo Baba
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2020-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0234919