PRESENTATION OUTLINE
trocars; aka ports. Creates an opening for instruments thru its cannula
aka Ports; creates an opening for the endoscope or instruments thru the cannula
insufflation tubing; creates/maintains a pneumoperitoneum using CO2
fiber optic light cord; aka light cord. lights endoscopic procedures
verres needle; aka insufflation needle. enters peritoneum, sends CO2 creating pneumoperitoneum
endo right angle forceps; aka mixter. separates tissue planes and dissects around tubular structures
endoscopic allis forceps; hold and retract dense, slippery tissue
suction irrigator; irrigates/aspirates fluid/debris from surgical site
blunt dissector; aka bullet, blackie. for blunt dissection/separation of tissue planes
Maryland dissector; finely dissects/separates thin adventitial tissue
anti-fog solution; aka endo-fog, Freda, Dr. Fog. prevents endoscopic lenses from fogging
endoscopic camera; transmits images from scope to video monitor
endoscopic babcock forceps; grasps/encircles delicate structures
endoscope; aka lens, rigid endoscope. to see body cavities thru orifice/surgical opening
