Chapter 20. Appendectomy - McGraw Hill Medical
Laparoscopic Appendectomy Figure 20–1: The patient is supine with both arms tucked at the sides. The operating surgeon and assistant stand on the patient's left. A Foley catheter is …
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Parathyroidectomy: Indications, Operative Techniques, …
(A) A dedicated, surgeon-performed parathyroid ultrasound, transverse view, showing a solid hypoechoic mass located deep and posterior to the middle of the right thyroid lobe consistent …
Laparoscopic Instruments | Handbook of Minimally Invasive …
It is very important for the surgeon to be conversant with the types of laparoscopic instruments available to perform colorectal surgery. We have found it very useful to work across …
The OR and The Surgical Field - McGraw Hill Medical
It is a clean environment, and bags and other items bring microorganisms in. When you enter the OR, introduce yourself to the circulating nurse (at a minimum). If you haven’t met the surgeon …
VERESS NEEDLE TECHNIQUE - McGraw Hill Medical
A Veress needle is held like a pencil by the surgeon who inserts it through the linea alba and peritoneum where a characteristic popping sensation is felt (figure 4).
HASSON OPEN TECHNIQUE FOR LAPAROSCOPIC ACCESS
The choice of site may be based on the surgeon’s preference or the presence of a previous regional incision that may have adhesions. The subcutaneous fat and tissues are bluntly …
The General Surgeon’s Guide to Passing the Oral Boards
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Anterior Spine Exposure | Gateways in Vascular Surgery: An …
The surgeon should position table-mounted bars at the level of the axilla on the left or right side of the patient to allow for self-retaining retractor affixation. A small roll or bump is placed at the …
Last-Minute Review Sheet | The General Surgeon’s Guide to …
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