Laparoscopy Flashcards
Laparoscopy is a procedure done with a laparoscope to look inside where?
The abdomen
A thin, lighted tube used to look inside the abdomen is called a what?
Laparoscope
Using a thin, lighted tube to look inside the thorax is called what?
Thoracoscopy
What are 3 advantages of performing laparoscopy?
- Rapid return to function
- Relatively non-invasive
- Quick to perform
What are 3 disadvantages of laparoscopy?
- Expense of equipment
- Skill of surgeon and assistant
- Video image is 2-dimensional
What are 2 positions horses can be in when performing a laparoscopy?
- Standing
- Recumbent
Where is a common location for rectal tears in a horse?
Near the pelvic inlet
What is one of the most common uses of laparoscopy in horses?
Cryptorchidectomy
What are 3 organs laparoscopy is commonly used for in order to collect a biopsy?
- Liver
- Spleen
- Kidney
What flow rate is a CO2 insufflator set at for use in laparoscopy?
Less than 10 L/min
What is the pressure range for a CO2 insufflator intra-abdominally?
10-15 mmHg
What is the disadvantage of using a CO2 insufflator?
Post-op discomfort
An example of a stainless steel needle with a spring loaded blunt inner portion with a sharp outer edge that can be used for “belly taps” is known as a what?
Verres needle
It is important to have a lot of what when examining the abdominal cavity?
Light
Do you need an assistant for a standing laparoscopy?
For an arthroscopy?
- Yes
- No
Where should the monitor be placed with a standing laparoscopy?
In front of the surgeon so it can be seen.
It is important to restrain what part of the horse before performing a flank laparotomy?
The Tail
What are NOT used when draping a horse for a laparotomy?
Towel clamps
What are the 3 landmarks that define the borders of a laparotomy?
- Caudal border of the 18th rib
- Tuber coxae
- Internal abdominal oblique muscle
What angle is the table set at for a recumbent laparoscopy with a horse?
30 degrees
What needs to be used during recumbent laparoscopy with a horse?
Intermittent positive-pressure ventilation (IPPV)
Up to how many portals might be needed for recumbent laparoscopy in a horse?
What tools are used through these portals?
- 4
- Forceps, camera, scissors, ligature
Who holds the camera during a recumbent laparoscopy?
The Assistant
What type of a knot can be used during a laparoscopy?
Roeder knot
