Minimally Invasive Surgery Glossary
100 terms total — 5 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.
5-port technique
A laparoscopic approach using five trocar access points for complex procedures requiring additional instrumentation.
hand port
A specialized access device that allows the surgeon's hand to enter the abdomen while maintaining insufflation pressure.
metaport
A specialized trocar designed for specimen extraction during laparoscopic surgery.
port placement
Strategic positioning of trocar entry sites for optimal surgical access and instrument manipulation.
port-site hernia
A postoperative complication where abdominal contents herniate through trocar insertion sites following laparoscopic sur...