Laparoscopic-assisted colon surgery by abdominal wall lifting with newly developed lifting bars

Background: The aim of the study is to evaluate the efficacy of laparoscopic-assisted colon surgery by lifting the abdominal wall with newly developed lifting bars. Methods: We have made and used two kinds of lifting bars: type I and type T. Two I-type lifting bars are used in transverse colectomy and right hemicolectomy. One I-type lifting bar and one T-type bar are used in sigmoid colectomy and low anterior resection. After the intestine is dissected and the mesenterium is treated under laparoscopy, a small laparotomy wound about 4 to 6 cm long is made, and the intestine is pulled out of the body for extracorporeal anastomosis. Results: The mean operating time was 153.8 ± 51.9 min, and no particular complications were noted. Conclusions: Since postoperative pain is mild and postoperative recovery is rapid, this method is considered to be an effective surgical procedure.