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How to perform laparoscopic intracorporeal Pringle manoeuvre: Zhang's modified method
Chuanhai Zhang1,2, Jihai Yu1,2, Jinliang Ma1,2
1Department of Hepatic Surgery, the First Affiliated Hospital of USTC, Division of Life Sciences and Medicine, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, Anhui, 230001, China.
ANZ Journal of Surgery
|March 5, 2021
Summary
A modified Huang's method for laparoscopic Pringle maneuver offers a safe and effective approach. This technique is beneficial for laparoscopic hepatectomy, showing good patient outcomes and minimal conversion rates.
Area of Science:
- Surgical Innovation
- Minimally Invasive Surgery
- Hepatobiliary Surgery
Background:
- The Pringle maneuver is crucial for controlling இரத்தப்போக்கு during liver surgery.
- Traditional methods can be challenging in laparoscopic settings.
- Need for refined techniques in laparoscopic hepatectomy.
Purpose of the Study:
- To introduce a modified Huang's method for intracorporeal Pringle maneuver during laparoscopic surgery.
- To evaluate the safety and efficacy of this modified technique.
Main Methods:
- Modification of Huang's method for laparoscopic application.
- Implementation of the modified Pringle maneuver during laparoscopic hepatectomy.
- Assessment of perioperative outcomes and conversion rates.
Main Results:
- The modified Huang's method provides a simple, safe, and reliable approach.
- Favorable perioperative outcomes were observed in patients undergoing laparoscopic hepatectomy.
- The technique demonstrated a low risk of conversion to open surgery.
Conclusions:
- Zhang's modified method is a viable and effective technique for laparoscopic intracorporeal Pringle maneuver.
- This approach is suitable for laparoscopic hepatectomy, offering good patient outcomes.
- The modified technique minimizes the need for conversion, enhancing minimally invasive surgical benefits.

