Ultrasound Techniques in Minimal-Access Surgery

Ultrasound-guided interventional procedures of the liver during laparoscopy

“…These transducers should enable the use of Doppler and color Doppler options. Their use not only enhances the screening procedure but could also shorten the learning curve for surgeons with limited experience in ultrasonographic anatomy, thus obviating the potential for misinterpretation [19]. Exploration of the liver parenchyma can usually be performed with a direct-contact technique thanks to the natural humidity of the liver surface, which allows good acoustic contact with the probe.…”