Minimally Invasive Surgery Glossary

Gas insufflation of the preperitoneal space during extraperitoneal laparoscopic procedures.

Insufflation of gas into the retroperitoneal space for laparoscopic procedures involving posterior abdominal structures.

Accumulation of gas within the scrotal sac, typically a complication of laparoscopic procedures with CO₂ insufflation.

Accumulation of air in the pleural space, a potential complication of thoracoscopic procedures.

Strategic positioning of trocar entry sites for optimal surgical access and instrument manipulation.

A postoperative complication where abdominal contents herniate through trocar insertion sites following laparoscopic sur...

A hernia repair technique involving mesh positioning in the anatomical space between the peritoneum and posterior rectus...

Anatomical space between the peritoneum and abdominal wall muscles used in some laparoscopic procedures.

Surgical technique accessing the space behind the peritoneum during laparoscopic procedures.

Surgical connection of tubular structures performed using robotic assistance for enhanced precision and dexterity.

Single-incision laparoscopic surgery performed through one small umbilical incision rather than multiple ports.

Minimally invasive surgical technique performed through a single umbilical incision using specialized multichannel ports...

The continuous removal of surgical smoke generated during electrocautery in minimally invasive procedures.

Technique for containing excised tissue within a retrieval bag during laparoscopic procedures to prevent spillage.

The intentional division of surgical specimens into smaller pieces to facilitate removal through small incisions.

A sterile containment device used to extract tissue specimens during laparoscopic surgery while preventing contamination...

Complication where gas escapes into tissue layers under the skin during laparoscopic procedures.

Trans-Abdominal Pre-Peritoneal inguinal hernia repair performed laparoscopically from within the abdominal cavity.

Totally Extraperitoneal laparoscopic hernia repair technique performed entirely outside the peritoneal cavity.

Tissue damage from heat generated by electrosurgical devices during minimally invasive procedures.

Minimally invasive procedure to divide sympathetic nerve chains through small chest incisions for treating hyperhidrosis...

Minimally invasive technique for precise excision of rectal lesions using specialized endoscopic equipment inserted thro...

A surgical position where the patient lies supine with the head lower than the feet, commonly used in laparoscopic pelvi...

Optimal positioning of laparoscopic instruments and camera to create ideal angles for tissue manipulation and visualizat...