A technical report of an Open Transperitoneal Infrarenal Abdominal Aorta Aneurysms Repair using an Inflatable Support for Improved Juxta-renal Exposure.

In this new study by Dr J.M.M Heyligers, Dr J.A.M de Ridder and Dr P.R.A.M Depauw the use of the Ergotrics Inflatable Support (IxS) in Open Transperitoneal Infrarenal Abdominal Aorta Aneurysms Repair was studied.

During a transperitoneal approach, the patient is in supine position on the operating table. This is ideal for incision and displacement of the organs. However due to the vascular structures lying deep in the abdomen obtaining good exposure of the abdominal aorta can be challenging. It would be beneficial to apply intra-operatively lumbar extension that brings the vascular structure more anteriorly.

The inflatable support, provides an easy, safe, and rapid method for providing lumbar extension during abdominal aorta exposure and repair. The inflatable support is positioned underneath the patient prior to incision. Intra-operatively the support is inflated and deflated to the appropriate height. Adjustments can be made at any time during the procedure.