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John Paquet III BME 281 S01 20 November 2013
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Direct view of abdominal organs and structures without major surgery ◦ endocrine, gastrointestinal, reproductive, and urinary systems Implementations include: ◦ Assessing for lesions, tumors, internal bleeding ◦ Treating cancer ◦ Organ removal Most common laparoscopic procedure = cholecystectomy Over 1 million cholecystectomies per year in US ◦ Over 96 % are through laparoscopy
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Small incision below navel CO 2 is passed through needle through incision ◦ Elevates abdominal wall like a dome above organs Thin, flexible tube inserted through incision Tiny video camera (laparoscope) inserted into tube ◦ Produces images on monitor Instruments are introduced into abdomen via trocars – hollow tubes that prevent CO 2 leakage
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Shorter recovery time Reduced amount of pain due to: ◦ Smaller incisions ◦ Less bleeding Reduced risk of infection due to decreased exposure to external environment
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Tighter range of motion, less depth perception Difficult to judge appropriate force on tissue Risks include: ◦ Misplacement of CO 2 ◦ Organ puncture ◦ Injuries from insertion of trocars Hernias Infection Penetration of blood vessels/bowel
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