Laparoscopy Surgery Flashcards
What is Laparoscopy Surgery?
Surgical technique where abdominal operations are performed through small incisions in the abdomen or pelvic cavities
What is the first incision made for?
One for a laparoscope (telescopic lens system connected to a video camera)
What are the other two incisions for?
Two other incisions for the surgical instruments.
Where does light come from during Laparoscopy surgery?
Light comes from a powerful bulb that is put into the abdominal cavity
What is the abdomen insufflated with?
Abdomen is insufflated (blow) with carbon gas to create a region large enough to work in and view
History of Laparoscopy Surgery?
- First experimental laparoscopy was in Berlin (1901)
- Geram surgeon Georg Kelling peered into abdomen of dog after insufflating with air
- Became mainstream in 1990s
Advantages of Laparoscopy Surgery?
- Small incisions = smaller scars
- Less pain
- Less chance of infection
- Shorter hospital stay
- Faster recovery
- Quicker return to activities
Laparoscpoy Surgery in Appendix Removal, Stomach and Colon?
- AR: Surgical procedure to remove infected appendix
- S: Removal of certain stomach tumors
- C: Removal of large growths
Laparoscopy Surgery in gallbladder removal?
- Removes small crystals that can enlarge and create stones
- Without the gallbladder, liver will still make bile, will drip continuously into digestive system
