Comparison of Two Different Accesses Single Orifice Percutaneous Endoscopic Surgery in Diagnosis of Ascites of Unknown Origin: A Retrospective Study

Figure 1

The main procedure of SOPES via the contralateral McBurney’s point. (a) An double-lumen central venous catheter was placed in advance. (b) Insufflation through the catheter to establish pneumoperitoneum. (c) A 10-mm trocar cannula was inserted in the dilated access. (d) The endoscope was passed through the trocar to scrutinize peritoneal cavity.

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