Minimally Invasive Surgery Glossary

A laparoscopic approach using five trocar access points for complex procedures requiring additional instrumentation.

Surgical division of adhesions (scar tissue bands) during minimally invasive procedures.

A biocompatible material placed during surgery to prevent post-operative adhesion formation.

Minimally invasive surgical procedure using an arthroscope to visualize and treat joint conditions.

Surgical tools with flexible joints that can bend and rotate during minimally invasive procedures.

Laparoscopic instrument designed to hold tissues without causing damage or perforation.

An inflatable device used to create working space between anatomical planes during endoscopic surgery.

Electrosurgical technique where current flows between two electrodes on the same instrument, providing precise tissue co...

The intentional insufflation of carbon dioxide gas into the peritoneal cavity to create working space for laparoscopic s...

Surgical removal of the gallbladder, commonly performed laparoscopically as one of the most frequent minimally invasive...

Laparoscopic procedure involving injection of colored dye through the cervix to assess fallopian tube patency.

A method of initial trocar insertion using a sharp trocar without direct visualization of entry.

A rare but serious complication of laparoscopic surgery involving gas bubbles entering the circulatory system.

The physiological phenomenon where absorbed carbon dioxide from pneumoperitoneum increases systemic CO₂ levels.

Accumulation of carbon dioxide in body tissues following laparoscopic insufflation, causing post-operative discomfort.

The percentage of minimally invasive procedures that require conversion to open surgery due to complications or technica...

Controlled Radial Iris Plus technique for enhanced laparoscopic visualization during ovarian procedures.

A standardized anatomical landmark system used in laparoscopic cholecystectomy to prevent bile duct injury.

Cavitron Ultrasonic Surgical Aspirator, an ultrasonic device that fragments and removes tissue while preserving vital st...

Robot-assisted minimally invasive surgery using the da Vinci Surgical System platform.

The controlled removal of CO₂ gas from the peritoneal cavity at the conclusion of laparoscopic surgery.

Containment pouch used to safely remove tissue specimens during laparoscopic surgery.

A laparoscopic specimen retrieval bag used to contain tissue during extraction to prevent contamination.

Endoscopic gastrointestinal anastomosis stapler for tissue cutting and stapling in minimally invasive surgery.