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Optimal port site placement

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Port (trocar) positioning is an important component of the successful completion of laparoscopic colorectal surgery. Although individual surgeons will vary the positions, the principles are well established. The type and positioning of ports will continue to evolve as technology advances.

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  1. Lumley JW, Fielding GA, Rhodes M, Nathanson LK, Siu S, Stitz RW (1996) Laparoscopic-assisted colorectal surgery. Lessons learned from 240 consecutive patients. Dis Colon Rectum 39:155–159

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  1. Discipline of Surgery, University of Queensland, Health Sciences Building, Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital, Herston, Queensland, Australia

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Stitz, R.W. Optimal port site placement. Tech Coloproctol 14, 273–276 (2010). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10151-010-0595-y

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