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100 terms total — 12 showing — Last updated 15 Sep 2026

ovarian drilling

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A laparoscopic fertility treatment for PCOS involving electrocautery or laser punctures in the ovarian surface to restore ovulation.

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endobag

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

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endocatch

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

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EndoGIA

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

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endoligature

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

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EndoLoop

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

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endometriosis

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

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endomyometrial junction

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

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endoscopic clip applier

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

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endoscopic linear stapler

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

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endostapler

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

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EndoWrist

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Proprietary articulated instrument technology used in robotic surgical systems.

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transanal endoscopic microsurgery

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

TEM
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