Laparoscopic Colectomy
Operation 22 Laparoscopic Colectomy Right colectomy resection Sigmoid colectomy resection Indications • Diverticulitis • Colon polyps • Colon cancer Medical Knowledge—You Need to Know • Vascular supply of the colon
Left Colectomy and Low Anterior Resection
Operation 21 Left Colectomy and Low Anterior Resection Left colectomy resection Low anterior resection (removal of sigmoid colon and upper rectum) Indications • Carcinoma of colon or rectum • Diverticulitis…
Laparoscopic Adjustable Gastric Band
Operation 15 Laparoscopic Adjustable Gastric Band Gastric band in place Completed positioning of gastric band Indications • Morbid obesity • BMI > 40 • BMI > 35 with obesity-related comorbidities…
Interpersonal and Communication Skills
Chapter 4 Interpersonal and Communication Skills Jane Ruddell, Esq, Stephanie R. Landmesser, RN CNOR, MSN, Daria Arcaro, BA, Nicholas P. Lang, MD, Pamela A. Rowland, PhD Communication is an integral…
Hepatic Lobectomy
Operations 29 Hepatic Lobectomy Anatomic segments of the liver Right hepatic lobectomy (segments V–VIII) Left hepatic lobectomy (segments II–IV) Indications • Colorectal metastasis with three or fewer lesions • Primary…
Dialysis Access Procedures
Operation 36 Dialysis Access Procedures Common sites for arteriovenous fistulae Loop graft in upper arm Indications • Need for hemodialysis Medical Knowledge—You Need to Know • Indications for dialysis •…
Teaching Visual: The Roux-en-Y Limb
Chapter 56 Teaching Visual: The Roux-en-Y Limb Barry D. Mann, MD Objectives • Draw a Roux-en-Y limb and discuss its applications in abdominal surgery. • Draw a Roux-en-Y limb for…
Oversew of Bleeding Duodenal Ulcer (Vagotomy and Pyloroplasty)
Operation 18 Oversew of Bleeding Duodenal Ulcer (Vagotomy and Pyloroplasty) Oversewing a posterior duodenal ulcer Transverse closure of duodenum truncal vagotomy Indications • Bleeding duodenal ulcer Medical Knowledge—You Need to…
Gastrectomy
Operation 13 Gastrectomy Partial gastrectomy with Billroth I (gastroduodenostomy) Partial gastrectomy with Billroth II (gastrojejunostomy) Indications • Gastric cancer • Peptic ulcer disease—bleeding, perforation, obstruction, intractability • Intractable bleeding stress…
Total (Simple) Mastectomy
Operation 5 Total (Simple) Mastectomy Skin incision Removal of breast, medial to lateral Indications • Breast carcinoma—invasive or DCIS • Prophylactic (in high-risk patients) Medical Knowledge—You Need to Know •…
