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Fig. 2 | World Journal of Surgical Oncology

Fig. 2

From: Surgical spacer placement prior carbon ion radiotherapy (CIRT): an effective feasible strategy to improve the treatment for sacral chordoma

Fig. 2

Laparoscopic hand-assisted silicone spacer placement. The peritoneum has been dissected directly above of the tumor area intended to dress through the spacer (a, b). The molded spacer has been located inside the created “peritoneal pouch” and then fastened by continue 3-0 Prolene suture (ce). The conclusion of peritoneal closure ensures the optimal fixation and stability of the silicone spacer (f)

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