Exam 22: Minimally Invasive Endoscopic and Robotic-Assisted Surgery

Choose from the terms listed and match them with their most correct description. You may use the same answer more than once. -Introduction of CO₂

During laparoscopy, the abdominal cavity is filled with carbon dioxide, which balloons the body wall outward. This process is called _________.

The proximal section of a flexible endoscope where the controls are located is called the ___________________.

_________ surgery combines the techniques of minimally invasive surgery with computer-guided instruments that are controlled remotely through a nonsterile interface system.

The __________________ connects the camera to the telescope and is specific to the type of camera and scope in use.

Each silicon element in the chip represents one _________.

When the telescope is introduced into the body, the temperature difference creates _______ on the telescope lens.

Choose from the terms listed and match them with their most correct description. You may use the same answer more than once. -Tissue expansion

A _______________________ is used to assess the regional anatomy, to obtain tissue biopsies, and to perform minor surgical procedures.

When a fiberoptic cable is in use, it must not be activated until it is attached to the system. The intense light rays can ________.

While cleaning, look for defects in the surface of the instrument. Look for any signs of instrument housing and ____________ damage that may cause accidental burns to the patient.

Choose from the terms listed and match them with their most correct description. You may use the same answer more than once. -Allows computer-aided manipulation of instruments

Choose from the terms listed and match them with their most correct description. You may use the same answer more than once. -Fiberoptic light cord

A ________ is commonly performed with the patient in the lithotomy position.

The ____________ viewer provides three-dimensional images of the surgical site when using the da Vinci system.

Choose from the terms listed and match them with their most correct description. You may use the same answer more than once. -Must be leak tested after precleaning

To prevent damage to a telescope, you should never carry or hold it ________________.

_________ systems can be disposable, reusable, or reposable.

A(n) ________ is used to create ports into the abdomen or other body cavities for the insertion of endoscopic instruments.

After precleaning, a flexible endoscope must be _______________.