Minimally Invasive Surgery Glossary
100 terms total — 4 showing — Last updated 15 Sep 2026
ovarian drilling
A laparoscopic fertility treatment for PCOS involving electrocautery or laser punctures in the ovarian surface to restore ovulation.
trocar
A sharp-pointed surgical instrument with a cannula used to create initial access ports during laparoscopic procedures.
ultrasonic energy device
A surgical instrument that uses high-frequency sound waves to cut tissue and achieve hemostasis simultaneously.
VATS
Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery, minimally invasive chest surgery using thoracoscopic visualization.
Veress needle
A spring-loaded needle with a blunt tip used to safely insufflate CO₂ gas into the peritoneal cavity before trocar inser...