Core Surgical Skills Flashcards
1
Q
What is the risk of haemorrhage needing a transfusion at hysterectomy?
A
2.3%
2
Q
What are the surgical options for post-hysterectomy vault prolapse?
A
- Open abdominal sacrocolpopexy
- Vaginal sacrospinous fixation
- Laparoscopic sacrocolpopexy
3
Q
What is the acid-base state in pregnancy?
A
Respiratory alkalosis with renal compensation, due to blowing off CO2
4
Q
What are the characteristics of pudendal neuralgia?
A
Damaged during pelvic surgery
Pain etc in region of vulva, perineum & perianal area
5
Q
Which artery can be damaged by instillation of local anaesthetic for episiotomy?
A
Internal pudendal
6
Q
Which structure is deficient in enterocoele?
A
Endopelvic fascia
7
Q
What risk level is seen as very rare?
A
<1:10,000
