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1
Q

What are the main complications associated with laparoscopic surgery?

A
  • Post op discomfort
  • Hemorrhage
  • Local incision infection
2
Q

T/F: Cryptorchidectomy is one of the most common indications for laparoscopy

A

True

3
Q

What type of stapler is shown here?

A

TA 90

Usually used for tissue resection. Can also be used for end-to-end anastamosis (3 staple lines in a triangle pattern around the intestine to be anastamosed)

4
Q

What is a “good night stitch”?

A

1 simple interrupted suture at the end of the staple line​

5
Q

Name the landmarks for a standing laparoscopy:

A

tuber coxae, 18th rib, internal abdominal oblique muscle

6
Q

What type of stapler is shown here?

A

GIA

Usually used for resection and side-to-side anastamosis. After using the GIA stapler, be sure to close the stab incisions that the GIA was passed through

7
Q

Does the TA stapler have an inverting or everting pattern?

A

Everting

8
Q

Identify this piece of equipment:

A

Verres Needle

  • The tip has blunt portion inside that is cannulated and spring loaded - extends past the sharp area of the needle
  • Spring loaded portion gets pushed back and exposes sharp area to push through tissue
  • As soon as it penetrates the abdominal cavity, the blunt end springs forward and prevents laceration of bowel
9
Q

Identify this piece of equipment:

A

SEMM Claw Foreps

10
Q

The ligature commonly used in laparoscopy is called:

A

Roeder knot

11
Q

What stapler was used to make these?

A

LDS

_L_igating and _D_ividing _S_tapler

12
Q

Identify this piece of equipment:

A

CO2 Insufflator

Uses CO2 to expand cavity (compare to arthroscopy that uses LRS to expand the joint)

13
Q

Identify this piece of equipment:

A

PDS Clip

Absorbable; locks into position for ligation of small vessels. This is not often used because it is too small for the vessels in adult horses

14
Q

What type of stapler is shown here?

A

skin stapler

15
Q

What type of stapler is shown here?

A

LDS

_L_igating and _D_ividing _S_tapler

Primarily used for ligating vessels

16
Q

What are the main advantages of laparoscopy over traditional surgery?

A
  • Rapid return to function
  • Relatively noninvasive
  • Quick to perform
17
Q

Which staplers that we discussed in class have a cutting action?

A

GIA, LDS

18
Q

Identify this piece of equipment:

A

needle holder

19
Q

What type of stapler is shown here?

A

EEA

The EEA stapler has an inverting pattern; used for circular end-to-end

20
Q

What is the most common indication for laparoscopic surgery?

A

Cryptorchidectomy

21
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