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World J Hepatol. Apr 27, 2026; 18(4): 117129
Published online Apr 27, 2026. doi: 10.4254/wjh.v18.i4.117129
Published online Apr 27, 2026. doi: 10.4254/wjh.v18.i4.117129
Figure 1 A schematic sagittal section of the right extraperitoneal space, showing the perirenal space (red star) and the bare area of the liver (black star, blue triangle).
The curved red arrow indicates access to the bare area in retroperitoneal laparoscopic partial hepatectomy. A: Adrenal gland; AC: Ascending colon; ALRF: Anterior layer of renal fascia; CDR: Costodiaphragmatic recess; D: Diaphragm; DF: Diaphragmatic fascia; FT: Fascia transversalis; IC: Iliac crest; LCL: Lower coronary ligament; P: Parietal peritoneum; PLRF: Posterior layer of renal fascia; QL: Quadratus lumborum; RK: Right kidney; R12: Rib12; UCL: Upper coronary ligament; XP: Xiphoid process.
- Citation: Eid N, Burud IAS, Ogaili RH. Retroperitoneal laparoscopic partial hepatectomy: A novel approach to posterosuperior right-lobe tumors. World J Hepatol 2026; 18(4): 117129
- URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/1948-5182/full/v18/i4/117129.htm
- DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.4254/wjh.v18.i4.117129
