Figure 1.

Identification and dividing of omental and bowel adhesion due to previous surgery is important prior to insertion of lateral ports: A: (black arrow = omental and bowel adhesion due to previous appendectomy), B: lateral port insertion under direct vision after releasing the omental and bowel adhesions.(Courtesy of Dr Hassan M Elbiss, Consultant Obstetrician and Gynecologist, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, College of Medicine and Health sciences, United Arab Emirates university, Al-Ain, United Arab Emirates).