Colon

Question 1

describe laparoscopic appendectomy

Answer 1

1. pre-op abx, type and cross
2. trochar subumbilical, suprapubic, left abdomen
3. explore abdomen
4. dissect out appendix
5. cauterize mesoappendix
6. endoloop to base of appendix, cut appendix
7. use endobag to remove appendix