True or False

Question 1

Most endoscopic surgeries are considered invasive surgeries

Answer 1

False

Question 2

Certain endoscopic procedures do not require an incision; the endoscope is placed through a natural opening on the body

Answer 2

True

Question 3

A patient undergoing an endoscopic procedure has more tissue trauma, higher
postoperative pain, longer healing, and is more at risk for postoperative infections than
a patient undergoing an open procedure

Answer 3

False

Question 4

All open surgical procedures can be performed endoscopically

Answer 4

False

Question 5

The success of endoscopic procedures is highly dependent on the proper functioning of equipment and instruments

Answer 5

True

Question 6

CO2 is selected for insufflation of the abdominal body cavity because it is readily available, stable, and absorbed naturally by the body?

Answer 6

True

Question 7

To achieve pneumoperitoneum, a Veress needle is used

Answer 7

True

Question 8

Robotic technologies are only used for distant surgical interventions

Answer 8

False