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Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair
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Laparoscopic Repair of Inguinal & Femoral Hernias |
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Operating Room Set-up |
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* This set-up is the same for TAPP or TEP Repair
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OPERATING ROOM SET-UP |
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OR TABLE |
Electric |
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PATIENT POSITION |
Supine -
Arms Tucked at the sides |
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SURGEON POSITION |
Opposite side of the hernia |
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ASSISTANT POSITION |
No dedicated
assistant needed |
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NURSE POSITION |
Side of the Hernia -- SITTING DOWN WHILE
HOLDING THE CAMERA |
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PNEUMATIC STOCKINGS |
YES |
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FOLEY |
NO [Patient to urinate immediately
prior to surgery] |
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CVP |
NO |
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MONITORS |
1 - At the feet of the patient |
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MONITORS HEIGHT |
5 feet minimum |
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MAYO STAND |
By left foot of the patient |
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Surg. ROBOT |
Not Standard - Optional |
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