Kocher's incision

GPTKB entity

Statements (13)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf surgical incision
gptkbp:advantage good access to biliary tract
less postoperative pain compared to midline incision
gptkbp:alternativeName right subcostal incision
gptkbp:directionA subcostal
gptkbp:firstDescribed late 19th century
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Kocher's incision
gptkbp:location right upper quadrant of abdomen
gptkbp:namedAfter gptkb:Emil_Theodor_Kocher
gptkbp:usedIn gallbladder surgery
open cholecystectomy
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Emil_Theodor_Kocher
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5