Laparoscopic Surgery Glossary

Accumulation of CO2 gas in the vagina during laparoscopic procedures, typically from uterine manipulation.

The strategic positioning of laparoscopic access points (trocars) to optimize surgical visualization and instrument mani...

A hernia that develops at the location where laparoscopic trocars were inserted, typically occurring when fascial defect...

Deepest part of the peritoneal cavity between the uterus and rectum, frequently examined during laparoscopy.

Inadvertent damage to the rectum during laparoscopic surgery, a serious complication requiring immediate recognition and...

Laparoscopic dissection technique to free the rectosigmoid colon from surrounding tissues for access to deep pelvic stru...

The deepest part of the peritoneal cavity in males, located between the rectum and bladder where fluid collections commo...

A laparoscopic approach using fewer trocars than conventional multi-port techniques to minimize invasiveness.

Anatomical region behind the peritoneum containing major vessels, lymph nodes, and organs, relevant in advanced laparosc...

Anatomical groove on the liver surface that serves as a landmark during laparoscopic cholecystectomy for identifying the...

Single-incision laparoscopic surgery performed through a single small incision, typically at the umbilicus.

A minimally invasive surgical technique performed through a single small incision, typically at the umbilicus.

Process of securing removed tissue in protective bags to prevent contamination during laparoscopic extraction.

A specialized bag used to safely remove tissue specimens during laparoscopic surgery.

The presence of gas under the skin, often occurring as a complication of laparoscopic surgery when CO2 tracks through ti...

Small titanium or bioabsorbable device used to secure sutures to bone in laparoscopic procedures.

Trans-abdominal pre-peritoneal laparoscopic hernia repair technique accessing the inguinal region through the peritoneal...

Totally extraperitoneal laparoscopic hernia repair technique performed entirely in the pre-peritoneal space without ente...

Unintended tissue damage from heat generated by electrosurgical instruments during laparoscopy.

Unintended extension of heat energy beyond the target tissue during electrosurgical procedures, potentially causing coll...

A surgical positioning technique where the patient lies supine with the pelvis elevated higher than the head to improve...

An anatomical area during laparoscopic inguinal hernia repair where injury to lateral femoral cutaneous nerve may occur.

The optimal positioning of laparoscopic instruments and camera to achieve effective surgical manipulation.

A surgical instrument used to create initial access ports for laparoscopic instruments.