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T
he surgical site is
marked. The patient's
been draped. The time
out has been performed.
Has anyone checked if
the patient's position and
the table's setup will give
the surgeon the access he
needs and the comfort he
deserves? Both are criti-
cal but often overlooked
factors in the successful
outcomes of laparoscop-
ic cases.
Helpful force
Obviously, properly posi-
tioning the patient
addresses a number of
safety issues, but from
the surgeons' perspec-
tives, it's important that
patients are placed in
ways that let them easily
reach all areas of the
abdomen.
Gravity plays a part in
this effort. During
laparoscopy cases, sur-
geons rely on its force to
retract the mobile struc-
tures of the abdomen: the stomach or
large and small bowel, for example,
which is difficult if not impossible to
retract by conventional means. A table
that's easily maneuverable — tilted to
T A B L E S
Don't overlook its role
in improving surgical access.
How Important
Is the Table, Really?
Ramon Berguer, MD, FACS
Martinez, Calif.
Pamela
Bevelhymer,
RN,
BSN
CENTER OF THE ACTION The table's setup should align
with surgeon comfort and optimal abdominal access.
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