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| What two products can be used to irrigate the abdominal cavity and cauterize any liver bleeding? |
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Definition
| Monopolar energy, suction irrigation |
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| For dissecting and skeletonizing in the cystic artery and cystic duct, what products could be used? |
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Definition
| Laparoscopic: scissors, dissector, L/J hook |
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Term
| What is the anatomical location of the gallbladder where it attaches to the liver? |
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Definition
| Inferior/Posterior to liver/right lobe |
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Term
| What are the three portions of the gallbladder? |
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Definition
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| The Triangle of Calot is the anatomical landmark comprised of which structures? |
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Definition
| Cystic Duct, Cystic Artery, Hepatic Duct |
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Term
| Why is the Triangle of Calot important to identify during a cholecystectomy? |
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Definition
| To ensure there is no damage to the common bile duct |
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Term
| What is the definition of a hernia? |
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Definition
| A protrusion of an organ through a cavity or tissue that held it in place |
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Term
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Definition
| Hiatal, Fimbral, Umbilical, Incisional, Inguinal |
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Term
| Where do hiatal hernias occur? |
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Definition
| Where the upper stomach protrudes the diaphram |
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Term
| Where is the appendix located? |
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Definition
| Attached to the cecum at the beginning of the large intestines |
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Term
| The gallbladder is grasped at the ___ to open up the triangle of Calot? |
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Definition
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Term
| What is the main purpose of irrigating the abdominal cavity at the end of a laparoscope cholecystectomy? |
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Definition
| Wash away bile, ensure there is no bleeding |
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Term
| What position is the patient placed in? |
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Definition
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Term
| What side of the patient does the surgeon stand on? |
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Definition
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Term
| What is the peri-umbillical trocar primarily used for? |
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Definition
| Laparoscope and specimen removal |
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Term
| What is the main function of the gallbladder? |
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Definition
| Secrete bile to small intestines and store bile |
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Term
| What is choledocholithiasis? |
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Definition
| Gallstones in the common bile duct |
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Term
| What imaging technique is performed during a lap chole if common bile duct stones are detected? |
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Definition
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Term
| Which 2 vascular and bilary elements are ligated and divided during a lap chole? |
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Definition
| Cystic duct, cystic artery |
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Term
| Why do surgeons place more clips on the patient side? |
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Definition
| (As security) to ensure the vessel is occluded |
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Term
| In a lap chole, what could the lap scissor be used for? |
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Definition
| Dividing the cystic artery and cystic duct |
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