Hiatal sling technique reduces liver injury in surgeries

The hiatal sling liver retraction technique has shown promising results in bariatric and upper gastrointestinal surgeries, significantly reducing liver enzyme elevation compared to the traditional Nathanson retractor. Among 1,874 surgeries, only two cases experienced difficulties, with no liver injuries or adverse effects reported. This technique offers adequate exposure while minimizing insults to the liver, enhancing ergonomic benefits for surgeons during procedures, according to a recent comparative study conducted over 15 years.