Endoscopic applications of magnets for the treatment of gastrointestinal diseases

Figure 8 Transvaginal endoscopic cholecystectomy using a simple magnetic traction system in a porcine model[70]. A: a small internal magnet was fixed to endoscopically deployed clips; B: the small magnet was attached to the apex of the gallbladder fundus; C: An external handled magnet was used for traction; D: the gallbladder was dissected from liver using hot claw forceps with the help of the magnetic traction system; E: The cystic duct and artery were ligated and dissected with the help of endoscopic clips; F: The dissected gallbladder. Used with permission from Taylor & Francis.