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Image Tag: Spleen

Identification of the left kidney

Identification of the left kidney and gonadal vein after medial mobilization of the colon and spleen.

Posted on
06/15/2010
Image Categories
Fundamentals: Live Donor Nephrectomy, SAGES Manual
Image Tags
colon, gonadal vein, kidney, spleen

Laparoscopic Splenectomy

The plastic specimen bag has been retrieved through a large port site. A ring forceps is used to fragment the spleen and remove it piecemeal.

Posted on
06/15/2010
Image Categories
Fundamentals: Laparoscopic Splenectomy, SAGES Manual
Image Tags
forceps, piecemeal, port, spleen, splenectomy

Mobilization of the fundus

Retract the stomach rightward and the spleen and omentum left and downward to complete mobilization of the fundus. These maneuvers open the lesser sac and facilitate division of the high short gastric vessels.

Posted on
06/11/2010
Image Categories
Fundamentals: Treatment of Gastroesophageal, SAGES Manual
Image Tags
gastric vessels, mobilization of the fundus, spleen, stomach

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