Laparoscopic Procedures Flashcard

Front

Who performed the first laparoscopic procedure on dogs?

Back

Georg Kelling

Front

In what year was the first laparoscopic procedure performed on humans?

Back

1910

Front

Who performed the first laparoscopic procedure under sterile conditions?

Back

Patric Steptoe

Front

What significant development in laparoscopy occurred in 1982?

Back

Introduction of the first solid state camera

Front

Who performed the first laparoscopic hysterectomy?

Back

Reich et al.

Front

In gynecology, what are endoscopes most often used for?

Back

To diagnose conditions or direct surgical procedures in the peritoneal cavity

Front

Which procedure became feasible with the use of a laparoscope instead of laparotomy? Options: Brain surgery, Adnexal procedures like ovarian cystectomy, Cardiac bypass, Kidney transplant

Back

Adnexal procedures like ovarian cystectomy

Front

Which of the following is a uterine surgery that can be performed using a laparoscope?
Options:
Appendectomy,
Myomectomy,
Tonsillectomy,
Rhinoplasty

Back

Myomectomy

Front

What is an example of a pelvic floor reconstructive procedure mentioned in the text?

Back

Sacral colposuspension

Front

What is the purpose of the objective lens in a laparoscope?

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To allow wide angle or magnified views of the peritoneal cavity