Laparoscopic Surgery Glossary
100 terms total — 4 showing — Last updated 15 Sep 2026
da Vinci robot
A robotic surgical system that provides surgeons with enhanced dexterity and precision for minimally invasive procedures.
port placement
The strategic positioning of laparoscopic access points (trocars) to optimize surgical visualization and instrument mani...
port site hernia
A hernia that develops at the location where laparoscopic trocars were inserted, typically occurring when fascial defect...
reduced port surgery
A laparoscopic approach using fewer trocars than conventional multi-port techniques to minimize invasiveness.
single-port laparoscopy
A minimally invasive surgical technique performed through a single small incision, typically at the umbilicus.