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Calot's triangle

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Ca·lot's triangle (k-lz)
n.
A triangle bounded by the cystic artery, the cystic duct, and the hepatic duct.

Calot's triangle
Cystohepatic triangle Endoscopy The region in the liver bed bounded by the cystic artery, cystic duct and common hepatic duct, all of which must be ID'd and protected during laparoscopic cholecystectomy. Cf Laparoscopic cholecystectomy.


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The modules include an accurate simulation of the frequently performed laparoscopic cholecystectomy procedure: the dissection of Calot's triangle.
 
 
 
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