Laparoscopic Surgery Glossary

Minimally invasive surgical removal of uterine fibroids while preserving the uterus, performed through laparoscopic tech...

Minimally invasive surgical removal of ovarian cysts through small abdominal incisions using a laparoscope.

Minimally invasive assessment of cancer extent and spread using laparoscopic visualization and sampling.

A bipolar electrosurgical device that seals blood vessels up to 7mm in diameter using controlled thermal energy and pres...

Patient positioning with hips flexed and legs elevated in stirrups, commonly used for gynecologic laparoscopy.

Anatomical landmark at one-third the distance from anterior superior iliac spine to umbilicus, traditional site for appe...

Securing of synthetic mesh to tissue using tacks, sutures, or adhesives during laparoscopic hernia repair.

Laparoscopic technique using instruments and trocars smaller than standard 5mm diameter, typically 2-3mm.

An electrosurgical technique using a single active electrode where electrical current passes through the patient's body...

A surgical technique involving the mechanical fragmentation of tissue into smaller pieces to enable removal through smal...

The anatomical space bounded by muscle and ligament through which inguinal hernias occur, targeted during laparoscopic r...

Fibrous bands connecting the omentum to other abdominal structures, commonly encountered and divided during laparoscopy.

Surgical separation and repositioning of the greater omentum during laparoscopic abdominal procedures.

Laparoscopic procedures performed for therapeutic intervention rather than diagnostic purposes alone.

A trocar system with an integrated camera that allows direct visualization during abdominal entry.

Laparoscopic procedure using electrocautery to create small holes in polycystic ovaries to restore ovulation.

An alternative anatomical location for initial laparoscopic access, located in the left upper quadrant.

Renal replacement therapy using the peritoneum as a natural filter, relevant in laparoscopy for catheter placement.

Permanent indwelling catheter placed laparoscopically for chronic peritoneal dialysis access.

The irrigation of the peritoneal cavity with saline solution during laparoscopic surgery for cleansing or diagnostic pur...

Diagnostic and therapeutic irrigation of the peritoneal cavity during laparoscopic surgery.

Small opening created in the peritoneum during laparoscopy to access specific anatomical structures or drain fluid colle...

The controlled insufflation of gas into the peritoneal cavity to create working space for laparoscopic surgery.

A rare complication where CO2 gas from laparoscopic insufflation tracks into the scrotal tissues, causing scrotal swelli...