Laparoscopic Surgery Quiz - Allied Health Surgical Services

What is laparoscopic surgery?

• Surgery involving large cuts in the abdomen

• Surgery done through small cuts in the abdomen or pelvis

• A type of non-invasive surgery

• Surgery performed without any cuts

Which tool is used to create small cuts during laparoscopic surgery?

• Laparoscope

• Trocar

• Scalpel

• Endoscope

How many small cuts are usually made during laparoscopic surgery?

• One

• Two

• Three

• Four

Which gas is used to inflate the abdomen during laparoscopic surgery?

• Oxygen

• Nitrogen

• Carbon dioxide

• Helium

What is one main benefit of laparoscopic surgery over traditional surgery?

• It is less expensive

• It allows for quicker recovery

• It is easier for the surgeon

• It requires fewer tools

What is a common challenge during laparoscopic surgery?

• Larger cuts are needed

• The view inside the body is limited

• The risk of infection is higher

• It always takes longer to heal

Why do surgeons inflate the abdomen during laparoscopic surgery?

• To make it easier to see and work inside

• To prevent infection

• To reduce pain

• To keep the organs in place

What is the laparoscope used for in this surgery?

• Cutting tissues

• Viewing inside the body

• Inflating the abdomen

Which body cavity contains the stomach, liver, and intestines?

• Thoracic cavity

• Cranial cavity

• Abdominal cavity

• Pelvic cavity

What does "minimally invasive surgery" mean?

• Surgery that uses large cuts

• Surgery that uses the least amount of cutting

• Surgery that requires a lot of recovery time

• Surgery that is done outside the body