What anatomical feature is raised to make the kidney region more accessible during surgery?

The procedure to make the kidney region more accessible during surgery often involves raising a specific anatomical feature known as the kidney bridge. This term refers to the manipulation or elevation of the structures encompassing the kidney, which may help create more space for surgical access. The kidney bridge helps to raise the kidney, allowing surgeons to visualize and reach the organ more effectively without causing injury to surrounding tissues.

In this context, features such as the abdominal wall and diaphragm play significant roles in providing the overall structure and support of the abdominal cavity but are not specifically manipulated in the same way to enhance surgical access to the kidney. Similarly, while the lumbar fascia serves as a supportive structure in the lower back, it does not specifically facilitate increased accessibility to the kidneys during surgery in the same manner as the kidney bridge.