laparoscopic surgery Flashcards
where is the preferred site for primary trocar insertion ?
umbilicus
what are the indications for laparoscopic cholecystectomy ?
symptomatic gallstones
cholecystitis
biliary colic
what are the contraindications to laparoscopic cholecystectomy ?
end stages cirrhosis, portal hypertension or ascites
active cholangitis
CBD
cardiac or lung problems
what is Calot’s triangle ?
landmark for locating the cystic artery
contains lunds lymph node
what are the boundaries of calot’s triangle ?
the inferior surface of the liver
the cystic duct
the common hepatic duct
post laparoscopic shoulder pain is indicative of ?
irritation of the diaphragmw
what are the complications of laparoscopic cholecystectomy ?
CBD injury
bile leak
haemorrhage
post op jaundice
septicemia
intra abdominal abscess
