Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy AIM modules

Question 1

A bacterial infection resulting from an obstructed common bile duct is known as?

Answer 1

Cholangitis

Question 2

Why is it important to confirm the critical view of safety during a laparoscopic cholecystectomy?

Answer 2

To avoid cutting the wrong bile duct or an artery

Question 3

The triangle of Calot refers to the anatomical space made up of which 3 anatomical structures?

Answer 3

Cystic duct, common hepatic duct, and liver margin (liver bed)

Question 4

Which of the below is true concerning BDI’s?

Answer 4

CHD injuries are sixth most expensive claim, average cost of BdI is over $500k, hospital incurs more than 26 times the cost of normal lap chole

Question 5

ENV technology can detect the presence of gallstones and replace the need for intraoperative cholangiograms IOC during lap chokes?

Answer 5

False

Question 6

Main function of gall bladder is:

Answer 6

To store bile produced by the liver that aids in the digestion process by breaking down fatty acids

Question 7

What two anatomical structures must be identified and cut before starting to remove the gall bladder from the liver bed?

Answer 7

Cystic duct and cystic artery

Question 8

Bile excreted from the ______ into the duodenum helps break down food, aiding digestion.

Answer 8

Common bile duct

Question 9

What are the names of the most commonly placed portal sites for laparoscopic cholecystectomies?

Answer 9

Umbilicus, subxiphoid, anterior scullery, mid clavicular