Laparoscopy-assisted reconstruction to treat severe aortoiliac occlusive disease: early and midterm results Yves S Alimi, MD, PhD, Giovanni De Caridi, MD, Olivier Hartung, MD, Pierre Barthèlemy, MD, PhD, Karim Aissi, MD, Andres Otero, MD, Maher Amer, MD, Roch Giorgi, MD, PhD Journal of Vascular Surgery Volume 39, Issue 4, Pages 777-783 (April 2004) DOI: 10.1016/j.jvs.2003.10.053
Fig 1 A, Diagram shows a laparoscopic intestinal retractor, including a 2.5-mm metallic rod designed to follow the mesenteric root, a 25 × 12 polypropylene net with a lapel, and three suspension threads. B, Intraoperative view. Journal of Vascular Surgery 2004 39, 777-783DOI: (10.1016/j.jvs.2003.10.053)