Hiatal sling liver retraction technique in bariatric and upper gastrointestinal surgeries – Our 15 year experience with 1874 surgeries

Hiatal sling technique for liver retraction is an effective technique which provides adequate exposure of the hiatus and causes lesser liver insult compared to rigid liver retraction system like Nathanson liver retraction system. Hiatal sling does not interfere with surgeons' field causing less errors during surgery and thus making it more ergonomic friendly.