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Laparoscopic Surgery Glossary

100 terms total — 2 showing — Last updated 15 Sep 2026

da Vinci robot

Intermediate Technical IVT

A robotic surgical system that provides surgeons with enhanced dexterity and precision for minimally invasive procedures.

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bipolar electrosurgery

Intermediate Technical IVT

A surgical technique using electrical current that passes between two closely positioned electrodes to cut or coagulate...

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monopolar electrosurgery

Advanced Technical IVT

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

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