Minimal Access Surgery Principles — Flashcards

In a _____ incision, the rectus abdominis muscles are transected in the middle

Hint: Maylard/Pfannenstiel

A _____ suture should be inserted post-pneumothorax drain placement for later wound closure.

Verres needle is used in the _____ method of creating a pneumoperitoneum and involves blind puncture of the peritoneum.

During hernia repair, surgeons should avoid staples in the triangle of _____

The initial rate of CO2 insufflation should be limited to _____ L/min to prevent vagal response in laparoscopic surgery

The following knot is also known as _____

The following instrument is a _____

The following knot is also known as _____

The given surgical instrument is a _____ right angle forceps that can be used to pass ligatures and dissect pedicles.

The following instrument is a _____