Laparoscopic dissection of the hepatic node: The trans lesser omentum approach

Figure 1 Abnormal FDG uptake on positron emission tomography. A: Computed tomography scan of the abdomen showing enlarged hepatic LN; B: Positron emission tomography showing abnormal FDG uptake in the same LN. FDG: Fluorodeoxyglucose; LN: Lymph node.

Figure 2 The left lobe of the liver is retracted upwards towards the diaphragm and the lesser omentum with its pars flaccida is exposed. A: Exposure of the hepatic node excising the lesser omentum; B: Dissection of the hepatic node.