Fig. 1From: Anesthetic management of a morbidly obese patient with endometrial cancer during robot-assisted laparoscopic surgerySimulation of anesthesia and surgery with the patient. The team of anesthesiologists, surgeons, and nurses who were involved in the surgery confirmed whether the patient could get on the bed, whether the bed could then be moved, whether the optimal posture for securing the airway during anesthesia could be adopted, and whether any other preparations for intraoperative contingencies were required. a The position of the patient during induction of anesthesia. A ramp pillow was used for placing the patient in the position for improving upper airway patency. b Supine position after tracheal intubation. c The lower extremities in the lithotomy positionBack to article page