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Laparoscopic Surgery Glossary

100 terms total — 4 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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port placement

Intermediate Technical IVT

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

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port site hernia

Intermediate Technical IVT

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

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reduced port surgery

Advanced Technical IVT

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

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single-port laparoscopy

Advanced Technical IVT

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

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