Sinus Surgery
CHAPTER 86 Sinus Surgery Additional images are available at: evolve.elsevier.com/Tighe/instrumentation/ The paranasal sinuses may need drainage improved or may need diseased membranes removed. The endoscopy approach may be used. The…
Endarterectomy
CHAPTER 93 Endarterectomy Endarterectomy is the surgical removal of the intimal lining of the artery. This procedure is performed to clear a major artery that may be blocked by plaque…
The da Vinci® Surgical System and EndoWrist® Instruments (Robotic Instruments)
CHAPTER 20 The da Vinci® Surgical System and EndoWrist® Instruments (Robotic Instruments) Additional images are available at: evolve.elsevier.com/Tighe/instrumentation/ EndoWrist instruments are manufactured by Intuitive Surgical, Inc., specifically for use with…
Nephrectomy and Ureteroplasty
CHAPTER 32 Nephrectomy and Ureteroplasty A nephrectomy is the removal of a kidney. Equipment needed for the procedure includes a basic laparotomy set and self-retaining retractor. A brief description of…
Cystoscopy
CHAPTER 31 Cystoscopy Additional images are available at: evolve.elsevier.com/Tighe/instrumentation/ Cystoscopy is the visualization of the urinary bladder via a cystoscope. If a biopsy is done, possible equipment needed for the…
Power Saws and Drills, Battery Powered
CHAPTER 40 Power Saws and Drills, Battery Powered Additional images are available at: evolve.elsevier.com/Tighe/instrumentation/ Power saws and power drills are commonly used equipment. Power saws are used to remove or…
Septoplasty (SMR) and Rhinoplasty
CHAPTER 83 Septoplasty (SMR) and Rhinoplasty Additional images are available at: evolve.elsevier.com/Tighe/instrumentation/ In a septoplasty, a submucous resection (SMR) is performed to correct a deviated septum of the nose. A…
Total Hip Replacement
CHAPTER 52 Total Hip Replacement A total hip replacement is the removal of the acetabulum and the head of the femur, which are replaced with prosthetic implants. Possible equipment needed…
Kidney Transplant
CHAPTER 37 Kidney Transplant A kidney transplant procedure takes a kidney and adjacent structures from a donor and places them into the lower right quadrant of the abdomen of the…
Open Heart Extras
CHAPTER 102 Open Heart Extras Possible instruments needed for the procedure include a basic heart set and a sternal saw. 102-1 Left to right: 1 Ankeney sternal retractor; 1 Himmelstein…
