Enhanced Precision in Robotic Hepatectomy: Inflow Control and Liver Retraction Demystified

Researchers detail an improved version of Huang’s Loop for intracorporeal inflow control during minimally invasive hepatectomy. Utilizing a modified soft urinary catheter with an adjustable loop, the team ensures atraumatic and adaptable control around the porta hepatis. Additionally, they introduce a liver sling, crafted from a soft surgical sponge, for gentle yet effective retraction, enhancing exposure, especially in the right posterior sector. These cost-efficient techniques promise heightened precision and reproducibility in robotic hepatic procedures.