Instruments/ Investigations Flashcards

1
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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 ?

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List the indications of laparoscopy (6/10)

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  1. Diagnostic
    - in women with chevron in pelvic pain for example
  2. Endometriosis
  3. Ectopic pregnancy
    4PID
  4. Infertility (look at fallopian tubes etc)
  5. Tubal ligation
    7.ovarian cysts (can be excised or drained)
  6. Myomectomy
  7. Hysterectomy
  8. Cancer surgery
  9. Prolapse surgery
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List the complications of laparoscopy

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Anaesthesia complications
Surgical injuries to bowel, bladder, ureter, vessels

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