Figure 2.
(A) Trocar placement for robotic based minimally invasive liver surgery, robotic trocars for arm 1-3 (A1–A3), 10 mm laparoscopic trocars for the camera (C), the surgical assistance (Ass) and if necessary pringle maneuver (Pr). (B) Intraopeartive use of the robotic arms. Arm 1: monopolar scissors, arm 2 bipolar forceps, both for tissue preparation, arm 3: liver exposure. The liver tissue is protected by using a sponge. Via the assistant port a laporoscopic succor is inserted to reduce smoke exposure.