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Stapler Types - Common Surgical Instruments
Used for reanastomosis of viscera, vessel ligation, and excision of specimens.
Stapler Types - ... Open and lap applicators ... #Staplers #surgery ... #instruments #types ... #comparison
Laparoscopic Instruments - Common Surgical Instruments
Many instruments are similar to those used in open surgery, adapted
those used in open ... surgery, adapted ... Source: Fiber optic cable ... multiple sizes, e.g ... #Laparoscopy #surgery
What is the difference between ischemic colitis and mesenteric ischemia?
A common misnomer. Mesenteric ischemia and ischemic
initial treatment algorithms ... • Tx: urgent surgery ... conservative, surgery ... mesentericischemia #comparison ... differences #diagnosis #table
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
functional status - Able ... metabolic equivalent able ... event, follow ACC algorithm ... Obtain EKG if: ... Stable patients
Retractor Types - Common Surgical Instruments
In varying forms, retractors are used to hold an incision open,
hold an incision open ... the operating table ... #Retractors #surgery ... #instruments #types ... #comparison