ArticleObesity surgery2019
Magnetic Liver Retraction: an Incision-Less Approach for Less Invasive Bariatric Surgery.
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- Hiatal sling liver retraction technique in bariatric and upper gastrointestinal surgeries - Our 15 year experience with 1874 surgeries.Journal of minimal access surgery · 2026Article
- Augmented reality and 3D visualization integrated with magnetic-assisted robotic procedures: first clinical cases using combined cutting-edge technologies.Surgical endoscopy · 2026Article
- Novel separable magnetically-controlled forceps system assisted single-port laparoscopic cholecystectomy: an initial experience sharing with a case report.BMC surgery · 2025Article
- Mobilization of the Left Liver for Optimal Hiatal Exposure During Bariatric Surgery Procedures.Obesity surgery · 2025Article
- Advancements in liver retraction techniques for laparoscopic gastrectomy.World journal of gastrointestinal surgery · 2025Article
- Elastic Intra-corporeal Retractor for Bariatric and Upper Gastrointestinal Surgery.Obesity surgery · 2024Article
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- The Evolving Use of Magnets in Surgery: Biomedical Considerations and a Review of Their Current Applications.Bioengineering (Basel, Switzerland) · 2023Review
- Technical Aspects of Using a Second Magnetic Grasper to Improve the Surgical Field in Single Port Revisional Bariatric Surgery.Obesity surgery · 2023Article
- Beyond the gut: spectrum of magnetic surgery devices.Frontiers in surgery · 2023Review
- Robotic Magnetic Surgery: Results From the First Prospective Clinical Trial.Annals of surgery open : perspectives of surgical history, education, and clinical approaches · 2022Article
- Liver retraction using an L-shaped retractor during sleeve gastrectomy.Surgery today · 2022Article
- Magnetic Liver Retraction Decreases Postoperative Pain and Length of Stay in Bariatric Surgery Compared to Nathanson Device.Journal of laparoendoscopic & advanced surgical techniques. Part A · 2021Article
- Magnetic-Assisted Robotic and Laparoscopic Renal Surgery: Initial Clinical Experience with the Levita Magnetic Surgical System.Journal of endourology · 2020Article
- Scars Matter: The Importance of Incision Decisions in Bariatric Patients.Obesity surgery · 2020Article
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Abstract
backgroundIn bariatric surgery, retraction of the liver is essential to ensure appropriate visualization of the surgical field. Many devices are currently employed for this purpose. Generally, these devices require constant use of a port, or an additional incision. Magnetic technology provides a novel solution, by allowing liver retraction during bariatric procedures that do not require a dedicated port nor an extra incision.
methodsRetrospective review of consecutive patients who underwent magnetic-assisted liver retraction during primary or revisional laparoscopic bariatric surgery at the Duke Center for Metabolic and Weight Loss Surgery between October 2016 and August 2017.
resultsThe 73 cases were comprised of 29 primary sleeve gastrectomies, 24 gastric bypasses, 10 duodenal switches, 3 gastric band removals, and 7 revisions. All cases were completed laparoscopically. Mean pre-operative BMI was 43.6 kg/m
conclusionsMagnetic-assisted retraction is a novel approach that allows a safe, reproducible, incision-less technique for unconstrained, port-less intra-abdominal mobilization. The device successfully permitted optimal liver retraction during laparoscopic bariatric surgery, enhancing surgical exposure while decreasing the number of abdominal incisions.
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