Minimally Invasive Surgery Glossary
100 terms total — 12 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.
endobag
Containment pouch used to safely remove tissue specimens during laparoscopic surgery.
endocatch
A laparoscopic specimen retrieval bag used to contain tissue during extraction to prevent contamination.
EndoGIA
Endoscopic gastrointestinal anastomosis stapler for tissue cutting and stapling in minimally invasive surgery.
endoligature
A pre-tied suture loop designed for laparoscopic vessel ligation and tissue closure.
EndoLoop
Pre-tied suture loop designed for endoscopic application to achieve hemostasis or tissue ligation during laparoscopy.
endometriosis
A condition where endometrial tissue grows outside the uterus, commonly diagnosed and treated via laparoscopy.
endomyometrial junction
The anatomical boundary between the endometrium and myometrium, critical during hysteroscopic procedures.
endoscopic clip applier
A laparoscopic instrument designed to place metallic or polymer clips for hemostasis or tissue marking.
endoscopic linear stapler
Laparoscopic device that simultaneously cuts and staples tissue in a straight line.
endostapler
A laparoscopic stapling device used for tissue division and vascular control during minimally invasive surgery.
EndoWrist
Proprietary articulated instrument technology used in robotic surgical systems.
transanal endoscopic microsurgery
Minimally invasive technique for precise excision of rectal lesions using specialized endoscopic equipment inserted thro...