FLS- 11 Laparoscopic suturing
Compared to monofilament sutures, braided sutures are ___ to handle because they
lack _____, have ____ tendency to fray, and require ____ throws per knot - answer
generally easier to handle because they lack an elastic memory, have less of a
tendency to fray, and require less throws per knot
why are dyed sutures perferred? - answer may absorb blood and blend into the
background, making them difficult to see. For this reason, dyed sutures are generally
preferred
tapered vs cutting needle in laparoscopic surgery? - answer tapered in lsc surger
. The optimal port positioning for laparoscopic suturing and knot tying will place the
ports so that:
- elbows are flexed at:
- ports should be atleast ___ apart from each other for ____ when extracorporeal knot
tying techniques - answer surgeons elbows flexed at 90 degrees and adjacent to the
surgeon's body. The ports should be at least 10 cm apart for optimal efficiency when
utilizing intracorporeal knot tying techniques
When introducing the needle and suture into the abdomen, the needle holder should
grasp where?
this allows the needle to ___ and minimize ___ - answerthe suture 5-10 mm proximal to
its junction with the needle. This will allow the needle to pass through the trocar easily
as well as minimize the risk of inadvertent organ injury with the needle.
Curved needles typically will pass through trocars at least ___ in diameter - answer10
mm in diameter
It is possible to introduce standard curved needles when utilizing 3-5 mm ports by -
answerplacing the needle through the port site after removing the port with the port
backloaded on the instrument.
A glint of light reflected from the needle indicates - answerthat the needle is
perpendicular to the light source.
extracoporeal suture length - answeratleast 76cm or 30in
extracorporeal knot Because the angle of the suture is close to 180 degrees as it
passes through the tissue. Care must be taken to minimize friction while pulling the
needle out, thus minimizing the risk of tissue damage. This can be accomplished by -
