Minimally Invasive Surgery Glossary

A pre-tied suture loop designed for laparoscopic vessel ligation and tissue closure.

Pre-tied suture loop designed for endoscopic application to achieve hemostasis or tissue ligation during laparoscopy.

A condition where endometrial tissue grows outside the uterus, commonly diagnosed and treated via laparoscopy.

The anatomical boundary between the endometrium and myometrium, critical during hysteroscopic procedures.

A laparoscopic instrument designed to place metallic or polymer clips for hemostasis or tissue marking.

Laparoscopic device that simultaneously cuts and staples tissue in a straight line.

A laparoscopic stapling device used for tissue division and vascular control during minimally invasive surgery.

Proprietary articulated instrument technology used in robotic surgical systems.

Surgical instruments that use electrical, ultrasonic, or thermal energy for cutting and coagulation.

Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography, a minimally invasive procedure combining endoscopy and fluoroscopy to di...

The process of selectively inserting a catheter into the bile duct or pancreatic duct during endoscopic retrograde chola...

A surgical knot tied outside the body and then pushed into the operative site through a trocar during laparoscopic surge...

Surgical technique accessing anatomical structures without entering the peritoneal cavity.

Minimally invasive surgery performed outside the peritoneal cavity to avoid intra-abdominal complications.

Unintended leakage of irrigating fluid or other substances outside their intended anatomical space during surgery.

Surgical repair of the fascia layer, critical for preventing hernia formation at port sites.

Electrosurgical setting that produces sparking for superficial tissue destruction without deep penetration.

Life-threatening complication where CO₂ enters the vascular system during laparoscopic surgery.

A laparoscopic technique that creates working space through mechanical abdominal wall lift systems rather than gas insuf...

A specialized access device that allows the surgeon's hand to enter the abdomen while maintaining insufflation pressure.

A minimally invasive technique combining laparoscopic visualization with direct manual palpation through a hand port.

Tactile sensation transmitted through robotic instruments to provide surgeons with sense of touch during procedures.

An ultrasonic surgical device that cuts and coagulates tissue simultaneously using high-frequency vibrations.

A titanium or polymer clip applied laparoscopically to achieve hemostasis by mechanically occluding blood vessels.