Advanced Cytoreduction Cadaveric Surgical Course Montreal 2026-Access (laparotomy or laparoscopy)

Access (laparotomy or laparoscopy)

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Video Summary

The presentation compares laparoscopic trocar configurations, including French and diamond layouts, and explains how placement may vary with patient size. It emphasizes avoiding instrument collisions, identifying the epigastric vessels, and inserting auxiliary trocars under direct vision. A 30-degree lens is used to guide placement. The speaker demonstrates how coordinated use of the assistant’s and surgeon’s instruments provides traction and countertraction, improves exposure, and supports reproducible retroperitoneal dissection, including work around the uterine artery and sentinel lymph node.

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Rene Pareja

Keywords

laparoscopic trocar configuration

French and diamond layouts

epigastric vessels

30-degree lens

retroperitoneal dissection