Laparoendoscopic single-site distal pancreatectomy in pigs

Figure 2 Example operation of laparoendoscopic single-site spleen-preserving distal pancreatectomy. A: An inverted-pyramid operative status with an articulating grasper, an EndoEye™ laparoscope and a curved laparoscopic multifunctional operative device (C-LMOD); B: Exposure of the pancreas by fish hook retractors suspending the greater curvature of the stomach and the pancreatic capsule; C: Dissection of a tunnel beneath the body of the pancreas and lift it by a flexible sling; D: Transection of the pancreas by using a 60-mm ENDO GIA stapler; E: Extraction of the distal pancreas through the cannula; F: Closure of the incision. a: C-LMOD; b: Stomach; c: Fish hook retraction; d: Pancreas.