A new technique of extreme lateral positioning for laparoscopic splenic flexure mobilization.
AIM
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.


METHOD
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).


CONCLUSION
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.
['Gonsalves|S|S|', 'Brayshaw|I|I|', 'Maslekar|S|S|', 'Hance|J|J|', 'Sagar|P|P|', 'Miskovic|D|D|']
D015331:Cohort Studies D003082:Colectomy D044684:Colon, Transverse D010535:Laparoscopy D056888:Patient Positioning D011446:Prospective Studies
Splenic flexure mobilization colonic mobilization rectal cancer