| laparosalpingo-oophorectomy | Removal of the fallopian tube and ovary through an abdominal incision. Synonym: abdominal salpingo-oophorectomy. (05 Mar 2000) |
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| laparosalpingotomy | abdominal salpingotomy |
| laparoscope | <instrument> A fibreoptic device that consists of a flexible tube. Glass or plastic filaments allow the internal refraction of light for viewing. This device is used in laparoscopy and laparoscopic surgery. (27 Sep 1997) |
| laparoscopic | Performed using a laparoscope, a thin fibre-optic scope introduced into a body cavity for diagnostic and surgical purposes. (27 Sep 1997) |
| laparoscopic cannula | hasson cannula |
| laparoscopic cholangiogram | <investigation> Laparoscopy involves the use of a fibreoptic flexible scope that is introduced into the abdominal cavity through a small (1 inch) incision. Using a special TV camera attached to the laparoscope, the physician can view the procedure on a monitor (as he works). Small adjacent incisions allow for the introduction of special surgical instruments. In the laparoscopic cholangiogram, a small flexible catheter is placed into the common bile duct. A radiopaque contrast material is then injected. Conventional X-rays of the abdomen (taken immediately) will highlight the course of the common bile duct. Any obstruction of the duct (by gall stones or tumour) can be demonstrated using this test. (27 Sep 1997) |
| laparoscopic cholecystectomy | <procedure, surgery> Surgery to remove a diseased gallbladder through a laparoscope. A fibreoptic scope is inserted through a small incision by the navel. Instruments are inserted through two more smaller incisions. The gallbladder is localised and removed through the laparoscope. The patient is usually home within 24 hours after surgery. Symptoms are improved in over 90% of patients. (27 Sep 1997) |
| laparoscopic knot | A knot placed intracorporally through a laparoscopic instrument. The knot itself may be tied extracorporally and passed into the body through a cannula or the knot may be both placed and tied intracorporally. (05 Mar 2000) |
| laparoscopic surgery | Operative procedure performed using minimally invasive surgical technique for exposure that avoids traditional incision. Visualization is achieved using a fibre optic instrument, usually attached to a video camera. (05 Mar 2000) |
| laparoscopically assisted surgery | Operative procedure performed using combined laparoscopic and open techniques; most commonly applied to colon or small intestinal resections with anastomosis. (05 Mar 2000) |
| laparoscopy | <procedure> A surgical procedure in which a tiny scope is inserted into the abdomen through a small incision. It is used for a variety of procedures and often to diagnose disease of the fallopian tubes and pelvic cavity. (16 Dec 1997) |
| laparotomy | <procedure, surgery> General term for abdominal surgery. (16 Dec 1997) |
| laparotomy pad | A pad made from several layers of gauze folded into a rectangular shape; used as a sponge, for packing off the viscera in abdominal operations, and in other ways. Synonym: abdominal pad. (05 Mar 2000) |
| laparotrachelotomy | A low cervical cesarean section. Origin: Laparo-+ G. Trachelos, neck, + tome, incision (05 Mar 2000) |
| laparouterotomy | Synonym: abdominal hysterotomy. Origin: Laparo-+ uterus + G. Tome, incision (05 Mar 2000) |