Figure 8.

Kocher maneuver (embalmed cadaver, authors’ own material). (A) The duodenum and stomach are retracted medially. The incision line of the peritoneum is indicated by the interrupted black line. (B) Dissection of the fusion fascia of Treitz. (C) Mobilization of the duodenum and pancreatic head at the level of the left renal vein. The IVC is identified. (D) Anatomical structures after completion of the Kocher maneuver. PH—porta hepatis, GDA—gastroduodenal artery; HP—head of the pancreas; DU—duodenum; IL—incision line; RL—right lobe of the liver; TC—transverse colon; AC—ascending colon; PV—portal vein; Ki—kidney; FFT—fusion fascia of Treitz; LRV—left renal vein; Cr—cranial; L—left.