Johnson & Johnson Institute
Laparoscopic sigmoid colectomy
Prep & patient positioning
- Typically, the patient is placed in the lithotomy position, with Allen stirrups.
- Arms tucked.
- IMPORTANT: Patient secured to the table.
- OG (oral-gastric) tube.
- Foley catheter, possible urethral catheters.
- The surgeon is usually on the patient’s right side with the assistant.
- Sometimes surgeon will go between the legs for the splenic flexure part of the operation to maintain good ergonomics.
References
For complete indications, contraindications, warnings, precautions, and adverse reactions, please reference full package insert.
Nezar Jrebi, MD and Jay Redan, MD, prepared this procedure guide on behalf of Johnson & Johnson and its affiliates. The procedure guide reflects the opinions of the individual presenter, and the steps described may not encompass the complete steps of the procedure. Additionally, other surgeons may prefer different techniques, approaches, etc., as individual surgeon experience in his/her clinical practice, as well as patient needs, may dictate variation in procedure steps.
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This presentation is not accredited for CE/CME.
Nezar Jrebi, MD and Jay Redan, MD, are compensated by and presenting on behalf of Johnson & Johnson and its affiliates and must present information in accordance with applicable regulatory requirements.
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