FLS Didactics Notes Flashcards
Scope diameters
2-10mm
Scope lengths
30-45cm
Options for gas
CO2, nitrous oxide, helium
Video tower consists of
Light source, camera control unit, video monitor, insufflator
What light source is used to illuminate the body?
300 watt xenon lamp
The current density is defined as:
the amount of current flowing through a cross sectional area of tissue
Current density is directly & inversely proportional to:
Directly proportional to applied power; inversely proportional to 1) tissue resistance AND 2) the square of the area of tissue through which the current must travel.
Current density formula
Current density = current (amps) / area (cm^2)
Don’t place dispersive electrode (grounding pad) on:
Hairy skin, scars, bony prominences (decrease contact surface & increase risk of burn)
Cutting mode
- heats tissue quickly –> cell water converted to steam (explodes)
- heat dissipation = minimal lateral spread, poor thermal coag
- CONTINUOUS waveform, LOW voltage, little tissue resistance (steam bubble)
Fulguration definition
Rapid surface heating with superficial eschar formation and shallow depth of necrosis
Coag mode
- rapid surface heating with superficial eschar formation & shallow depth of necrosis (fulguration)
- INTERMITTENT (pulsed) waveform, HIGH voltage
- heat widely dispersed so no significant cutting
What is current diversion?
When current, following the path of least resistance, passes through unintentional pathways.
Capacitative coupling
Involves transfer of current from an active electrode, through its insulation, to a passive electrode (must be two conductors separated by an insulator)
Direct coupling
“spark”
Unintended direct coupling: when the active electrode comes into contact with other metal instruments, cannulas, or the laparoscope
Vessel diameter for bipolar tissue sealing devices
Up to 7mm
Examples of bipolar devices
Kleppinger, Ligasure (tissue placed directly b/w two electrodes)
Hazards of tissue sealing devices
1) inadvertent thermal injury
2) inadvertent cutting of patent vessels before sealing
3) improper function if metal is w/in the jaws (staples or clips)
Ultrasonic dissection relies on what type of energy?
Mechanical
The tissue heating with ultrasonic devices is generated by:
Converting electrical energy into high frequency, ultrasonic vibration, utilizing a piezoelectric transducer. Vibration seals and divides tissue.
Ultrasonic high vs low power (cut vs coag)
LOWER power settings result in relatively more HEMOSTASIS and HIGHER power settings result in relatively more CUTTING.
What are blades/jaws on piezoelectric transducer?
Active: vibrating; can injure tissue if touched immediately after use
Passive: backstop to trap tissue against the active blade; minimal heat transferred
Avoiding inadvertent tissue:
1) be aware of contact points the blade is engaging
2) grab & elevate target tissue
3) keep active blade upwards, in view of surgeon
What happens to current density if you half the diameter of a ligature/surgical site?
Increases 16 fold
Cutting mode:
During electrosurgery, the method of heating tissue quickly, converting cell water to steam & causing the cell to explode. (low voltage)
Capacitative coupling is a result of using what?
Using a metal trocar with a plastic screw anchor. Prevents the trocar from draining its charge.
Where should monitor be positioned?
At or just below eye level
Where should surgeon stand?
Opposite of the operative field for best ergonomic position. Wrists slightly pronated, thumbs up.
Ideal ergonomic position for surgeon?
Arms at a 30 degree angle from the trunk & elbows flexed 60-120 degrees & the wrists slightly pronated, thumbs up & straight, both radial-ulnar axis and flexion-extension axis are no more than 2-3 degrees of either access.
When should anticoagulation be discontinued?
Most should be discontinued at least 3 days prior to elective surgery.
NSAIDs pre/peri-operative:
There is no proof that non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medication, including aspirin, need to be discontinued prior to safely proceeding with laparoscopic surgery
Pulmonary or cardiac medications recs in the perioperative period?
Any pulmonary or cardiac medications are important to continue throughout the perioperative period.
Which ASA Classes are contraindicated in LSC surgery?
ASA 4 and ASA 5; may not be appropriate candidates b/c their marginal cardiopulm. reserve is often unable to tolerate the physiological changes caused by pneumoperitoneum
ASA Class 1
Normal healthy person; no organic, physiologic, biochemical, or psych disturbance
ASA Class 2
Mild systemic disease (due to either surgical condition or to concomitant disease); normal pregnancy, smoker, social ETOH drinker, obesity (BMI 30-40), well controlled HTN/DM, mild lung dz
ASA Class 2 OB examples
normal pregnancy, well controlled GHTN, PreE without, diet controlled GDM
ASA Class 3
Severe systemic dz that causes functional limitations; morbid obesity BMI 40 and up, HTN, COPD, ETOH abuse, ESRD, h/o MI/CVA
ASA Class 3 Pregnancy examples
PreE with SF, GDM with complications or high insulin requirements, thrombolic dz requiring anticoag
ASA Class 4
Severe systemic dz that is life threatening; recent (<3 mo) MI/CVA/TIA/CAD/stents, ongoing cardiac ischemia, severe valve dysfunction, sepsis, shock, DIC, ESRD not on dialysis; HELLP
ASA Class 4 Pregnancy examples
PreE with SF complicated by HELLP, peripartum cardiomyopathy with EF <40, decompensated heart dz
ASA Class 5
Moribund pt who’s not expected to live w/o the surgery; uterine rupture
ASA Class 5 Pregnancy example
Uterine rupture
ASA Class 6
Brain dead pt whose organs are being removed for donation
Obese pts
- Longer trocars placed PERPENDICULAR to abd wall
- Length: >100mm (>10cm)
Thin patient trocar placement
- elevated abd wall, insert at 45 degrees towards pelvic
- place veress away from midline & around costal margin
- Open/hasson or optical trocar (rec’d if prior abd sx)
Absolute contraindications to LSC (4)
1) inability to tolerate OPEN
2) hypovolemic shock (if unable to resuscitate)
3) lack of surgeon training
4) lack of appropriate institutional support
Relative contraindications to LSC (5)
1) Inability to tolerate general
2) Long standing peritonitis
3) large abdominal or pelvic mass
4) Massive incarcerated ventral and inguinal hernias
5) severe cardiopulm dz (can’t tolerate positioning)
Considerations w/ prior abd surgery
- increased adhesions
- increased risk of enterotomy
- veress insertion shouldn’t be close to previous incisions
Cirrhosis considerations
- increased risk of bleeding and postop ascites leak from LSC wounds
- medically manage ascites before sx
During which trimester is LSC safe in pregnancy?
ALL
Special precautions for pregnancy and LSC surgery:
1) Tailor initial access based on fundal height
2) lower insufflation pressures
3) FHTs pre and post op
4) lateral recumbent position
Anesthetic options for local anesthesia (3)
- Bupivocaine
- Lidocaine
- Ropivacaine
Arm positioning
- pelvic/lower abd: tuck 1 or both arms, hands not flexed
- upper abdomen: arms on the side, ABducted at 90 degree (not >90 to avoid brachial plexus injury)
Allen stirrups vs candy cane?
Allen is better to avoid less extreme angulation
Lateral decubitus position
-avoid stretch on brachial plexus
-**Roll on dependent side can -protect axilla & plexus
upper arm in a sling
- bean bag can hold pt a the right angle but can cause pressure injuries b/c its stiff (use padding on the bean bag)
Modified decubitus
Used to allow rotation b/c full lateral decub. and supine