Gynecological and Obstetrical Surgery (Chapter 24 and 34)-Part 2

Question 1

During laparoscopic pelvic surgery, the uterus is retracted with a _____.

Answer 1

uterine manipulator

Question 2

The uterine manipulator is placed through the _____ after the complete abdominal and vaginal prep and immediately before surgery.

Answer 2

cervical os

Question 3

Laparoscopic Gynecological Instruments

Answer 3

• 10 mm Allis clamp
• Hook scissors
• Metzenbaum scissors with monopolar capability
• Bowel grasper
• Monopolar hook
• Biopsy forceps
• Maryland dissector
• Standard grasper
• Suction irrigation probe with sleeve
• Aspiration needle
• Alligator grasper

Question 4

What areas are prepped for a combined procedure?

Answer 4

abdomen, perineum, and vagina

Question 5

The manipulator provides a means of retracting the _____ from the _____ while laparoscopy is ongoing.

Answer 5

uterus from the perineum

Question 6

During a laparoscopy (general technique) a _____ needle is inserted into the periumbilical incision, and _____ is injected into the needle port.

Answer 6

Veress

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