Fig. 5

Designs of lateral incision for endoscopic harvesting of LD muscle. a Upper portion of lateral incision is difficult to approach to lateral and pelvic area due to narrow and straight spaces. And, due to scapula, it is also difficult to cut the upper inner border of LD muscle. b Middle portion of lateral incision can be a good choice to approach to every direction without major interruption. c Lower portion of lateral incision is difficult to identifying feeding vessels and axillary pedicle and to cut the upper inner border of LD muscle