Laparoscopic abdominal surgery

Question 1

Define:

Answer 1

a.k.a keyhole surgery

Small incisions are made in the abdomen to allow the insertion of surgical equipment and a camera to allow the procedure to occur.

Question 2

Advantages of laparoscopic surgery:

Answer 2

Less invasive

Reduced:

• wound related infections
• recovery time
• scarring
• pain
• risk of haemorrhaging

Question 3

Indications:

Answer 3

Used in the diagnosis of:

• pelvic inflammatory disease
• endometriosis
• ectopic pregnancy
• appendicitis
• liver cancer
• ovarian cancer
• bile duct + gall bladder cancer

Procedures:

• Appendicitis
• Removal of the gall bladder
• resection of the intestine (Crohn’s)
• Hernia repair
• Repairing stomach ulcer
• removing organs affected by cancer
• hysterectomy
• treating ectopic pregnancy

Question 4

Complications:

Answer 4

trocar injuries during insertion

Accidental damage to intra-abdominal organs

Risk of conversion to open procedure