Assignment Task 1: Gallbladder
Q1. Identify the importance of expelling all the air from the cholangiogram system and syringes prior to an intraoperative cholangiogram (IOC). Describe the alternative to an IOC.
Q2. Identify the instrumentation and supplies needed to enter the common bile duct for a CBD exploration for cholelithiasis. What may be placed to maintain patency at the end of the procedure?
Q3. What two structures will be ligated during cholecystectomy? Describe how ligation is achieved for these structures.
Q4. During the IOC, describe the safety steps taken by the CST for protection of the patient and self. Want Assignment Help?
Assignment Task 2: Liver surgery
Q1. Which diagnostic tools will be useful in determining liver pathology? Identify the most common diagnosis related to the liver.
Q2. What is the name of the fibrous serous coat enclosing the liver?
Q3. Describe the pringle maneuver, how long can it remain clamped before tissue damage occurs?
Q4. A cell saver is used and EBL is calculated. Why do you need a skin marker and paper during the procedure?
Q5. When a cancerous or large specimen needs to be removed from the abdomen during robotic or laparoscopic surgery, where will the incision for removal made?
Q6. The liver is very vascular and requires careful dissection. Describe what is used to control and limit the amount of blood loss.
Q7. Since the liver can regenerate itself, how much can be safely removed during a liver resection?
Q8. During liver resection, there are ligaments that may need to be transected to release the liver segments. Identify and describe where they are located.