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Dorsal lithotomy is a commonly used position in many gastrointestinal and gynaecological laparoscopic surgeries, either in the classical or modified way. However, the available data seems to have fallen short of detailing the precise mode of its usage. In order to gain maximum advantage with minimum annoying sequel, we describe certain simple revisions of a modified lithotomy position. Over the last decade of our surgical practice, we have found these adaptations to be both technically and physiologically beneficial in many ways. Accordingly, it has been utilized in over 2000 cases without facing any complications. Hence, we strongly recommend it for frequent use. Such a technique has not been described in the literature to date.
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Jategaonkar, P.A., Jategaonkar, S.P. & Yadav, S.P. HELP: Hip Extension Lithotomy Position: A simple and productive technical modification at abdominal laparoscopy. Hellenic J Surg 88, 211–213 (2016). https://doi.org/10.1007/s13126-016-0319-5
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