CHAPTER 21 Breast Biopsy/Lumpectomy Additional images are available at: evolve.elsevier.com/Tighe/instrumentation/ A breast biopsy is the removal of suspicious breast tissue for the purpose of microscopic examination. A brief description of…
CHAPTER 42 Arthroscopic Carpal Tunnel Instruments Carpal tunnel syndrome is the narrowing of the space where the median nerve enters the hand from the wrist. An arthroscope is used for…
CHAPTER 25 Hysteroscopy Hysteroscopy is an endoscopic visualization of the uterine cavity and is usually performed to aid in the diagnosis and treatment of intrauterine diseases. Possible equipment needed for…
CHAPTER 8 Minor Laparoscopic Set A minor laparoscopic set is used for the placement of the trocars and a laparoscope in preparation for the examination of the abdominal cavity. 8-1…
CHAPTER 11 Laser Laparoscope Laser laparoscope is using a laser beam as a precision tool for cutting, coagulating, vaporizing, and welding tissue during the surgical intervention. It is very important…
CHAPTER 5 Extra Long Instruments Instruments needed for the procedure include a basic laparotomy set. These instruments are used for open cholecystectomy or open gastric bypass surgery. 5-1 Left to…
CHAPTER 23 Vascular Access Device Insertion A large vein is accessed for the purpose of administering medication or nutrition. The vein selected may be the subclavian or the internal jugular….
CHAPTER 15 Bowel Resection Possible equipment needed for the procedure includes a basic laparotomy set and self-retaining retractor. A brief description of the procedure, doing the surgery through an abdominal…
CHAPTER 12 Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy Cholecystectomy is the surgical removal of the gallbladder by means of a laparoscope or an abdominal incision. Possible equipment needed for the procedure includes a minor…
CHAPTER 16 Sigmoidoscopy A sigmoidoscopy is the visualization within the sigmoid and descending colon with the aid of a scope and a light source. A brief description of the procedure…
