Special Surgical Considerations Flashcards
Cardiopulmonary bypass
Pump circuit that diverts blood away from heart, oxygenates blood, and removes wastes, with a separate circuit for cardioplegic solution. Operated by a cardiac perfusionist. Adequate anti coagulation required for proper function
Bronchoscope
Endoscope narrow enough to view, aspirate, or remove specimens from airway and branches
Video-Assisted Thorascopic Surgery (VATS)
Minimally invasive surgical technique foe procedures in the thorax
Cystoscope
Endoscope, either flexible or rigid, that is used for visualization of the genitourinary system for either diagnosis or procedures. Combined with saline circulation to create viewing space in bladder
Ureternal Stent
Semirigid tube that is used to maintain latency of ureter. May be used as temporary measure for obstruction or placed prior to abdominal surgery to identify ureters. Usually placed with cystoscope.
Arthroscope
Endoscopic technique to diagnose and treat joint, ligament,and tendon disorders. Combined with saline circulation to create joint space.
Orthopedic Implants
Synthetic pins, nails, or other prostheses used to fix broken bones or replace worn joints. Usually implanted using special surgical equipment
Rongeur
Sharp-edged and sturdy instrument used for removing one or creating a window in bone
Bone Saw
Battery powered and used for cutting bone, either free hand or with the assistance of a jig
Robotic Surgical System
Electrically powered instrument usually with multiple arms and interchangeable surgical tools. Surgeon works from a console while surgical technicians replace instruments as needed system usually operates via laparoscopic approach
Surgeon Console
Operation center for surgical system, consisting of controls for robotic arms and stereotactic video offering three dimensional view of field
Robotic ARm
Apparatus holding surgical instruments. Allows for increased range of motion over laparoscopy through articulating instrument heads
