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What percentage of cholecystectomies are currently performed laparoscopically?
What percentage of cholecystectomies are currently performed laparoscopically?
- 50%
- 80%
- 98% (correct)
- 60%
What is a common indication for diagnostic laparoscopy in gynecology?
What is a common indication for diagnostic laparoscopy in gynecology?
- Pelvic pain
- Infertility
- Abnormal uterine bleeding
- All of the above (correct)
What is a potential hemodynamic effect of pneumoperitoneum?
What is a potential hemodynamic effect of pneumoperitoneum?
- Tachycardia
- Bradycardia
- Hypotension (correct)
- Hypertension
What is a benefit of judicious fluid loading during laparoscopic surgery?
What is a benefit of judicious fluid loading during laparoscopic surgery?
In which decade did laparoscopic surgery originate in gynecology?
In which decade did laparoscopic surgery originate in gynecology?
What is a possible diagnosis if there is increased airway pressure, decreased ETCO2, and abnormal auscultation and CXR results?
What is a possible diagnosis if there is increased airway pressure, decreased ETCO2, and abnormal auscultation and CXR results?
What is a possible treatment for pneumothorax during laparoscopy?
What is a possible treatment for pneumothorax during laparoscopy?
What is a symptom of endobronchial intubation?
What is a symptom of endobronchial intubation?
What happens when there is a large volume of CO2 in the RA or vena cava during laparoscopy?
What happens when there is a large volume of CO2 in the RA or vena cava during laparoscopy?
What is a definitive diagnosis for gas embolism?
What is a definitive diagnosis for gas embolism?
What is a treatment for gas embolism?
What is a treatment for gas embolism?
What is the lethal dose of CO2?
What is the lethal dose of CO2?
What is a controversy related to laparoscopy?
What is a controversy related to laparoscopy?
Which patient characteristics are associated with greater severity and slower recovery post-laparoscopy?
Which patient characteristics are associated with greater severity and slower recovery post-laparoscopy?
What is the primary determinant of length of stay for day surgery patients undergoing laparoscopy?
What is the primary determinant of length of stay for day surgery patients undergoing laparoscopy?
Which method is considered controversial in reducing postoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV)?
Which method is considered controversial in reducing postoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV)?
What is a disadvantage of gasless laparoscopy?
What is a disadvantage of gasless laparoscopy?
What is a common effect of the Trendelenburg position on respiratory function?
What is a common effect of the Trendelenburg position on respiratory function?
Which of the following is an advantage of robotic surgery?
Which of the following is an advantage of robotic surgery?
How does the Trendelenburg position affect cardiovascular function in patients with poor ventricular function or CAD?
How does the Trendelenburg position affect cardiovascular function in patients with poor ventricular function or CAD?
Which term refers to anatomic orientation in 3-D via CT or MRI data?
Which term refers to anatomic orientation in 3-D via CT or MRI data?
What are the respiratory effects of the reverse Trendelenburg position?
What are the respiratory effects of the reverse Trendelenburg position?
What must the patient remain during robotic surgery?
What must the patient remain during robotic surgery?
Which is a primary concern for nerve injuries in the Trendelenburg position?
Which is a primary concern for nerve injuries in the Trendelenburg position?
Which robotic system is FDA approved for mitral valve repair?
Which robotic system is FDA approved for mitral valve repair?
What is a common effect of reverse Trendelenburg on cardiovascular function?
What is a common effect of reverse Trendelenburg on cardiovascular function?
What surgical technique was first completely performed with telemanipulation in 1987?
What surgical technique was first completely performed with telemanipulation in 1987?
Which condition is NOT commonly associated with laparoscopic surgery?
Which condition is NOT commonly associated with laparoscopic surgery?
Which of the following is a documented advantage of laparoscopic surgery?
Which of the following is a documented advantage of laparoscopic surgery?
What is a common cause of shoulder pain after laparoscopy?
What is a common cause of shoulder pain after laparoscopy?
How can pre-operative NSAIDs be most effectively used in laparoscopic procedures?
How can pre-operative NSAIDs be most effectively used in laparoscopic procedures?
Which of the following hormones does NOT change from laparotomy to laparoscopy?
Which of the following hormones does NOT change from laparotomy to laparoscopy?
Which technique is beneficial for minimizing pain during gynecologic laparoscopy?
Which technique is beneficial for minimizing pain during gynecologic laparoscopy?
PaCO2 is elevated in gasless laparoscopy.
PaCO2 is elevated in gasless laparoscopy.
Robotics surgery is associated with increased cardiac output.
Robotics surgery is associated with increased cardiac output.
The DaVinci robotic system is FDA approved for neurosurgery.
The DaVinci robotic system is FDA approved for neurosurgery.
Robotic surgery is associated with a longer hospital stay.
Robotic surgery is associated with a longer hospital stay.
The patient must remain awake during robotic surgery.
The patient must remain awake during robotic surgery.
