Stomach hanging technique using gauze during laparoscopic gastrectomy

In this study, we present a stomach hanging technique using gauze pieces that reduces the risk to the tumor.Materials and Surgical TechniqueAfter a partial omentectomy and the opening of the lesser sac, the antrum was wrapped with a 15–20â€�cm gauze piece. Next, a straight needle with 2â€�0 monofilament suture material pierced the abdominal cavity through the right subcostal area on the midâ€�clavicular line, and the gauze was then sutured twice in a figure of eight manner. The needle was removed percutaneously through the right middle quadrant of the abdomen. Another suture was applied to wrap the left side of the stomach. The stomach was easily lifted and positioned by pulling the four suture strings in different directions. After the suture materials were fastened to the abdominal wal…