Instruments/ Investigations Flashcards
1
Q
List the advantages of a laparoscopy
A
Less post operative pain
Short hospital stay
Return to normal activities quicker
Less surgical complications ei infection and bleeding ?
2
Q
List the indications of laparoscopy (6/10)
A
- Diagnostic
- in women with chevron in pelvic pain for example - Endometriosis
- Ectopic pregnancy
4PID - Infertility (look at fallopian tubes etc)
- Tubal ligation
7.ovarian cysts (can be excised or drained) - Myomectomy
- Hysterectomy
- Cancer surgery
- Prolapse surgery
3
Q
List the complications of laparoscopy
A
Anaesthesia complications
Surgical injuries to bowel, bladder, ureter, vessels