Laparoscopy

Question 1

Risk of complications

Answer 1

Severe 1:1000

All complications 12.5:1000

Question 2

What intrapartum-abdominal pressure should be achieved to safely insert the primary trocar?

Answer 2

20-25mmHg for gas insufflation before inserting the primary trocar
Reduce pressure to 12-15 once insertion of trocars is complete

Question 3

Rate of adhesion formation after midline and low transverse incision

Answer 3

50% following midline

23% following low transverse

Question 4

What width requires port site closure to avoid hernia?

Answer 4

Any non-midline port over 7mm

Any midline port >10mm

Question 5

How close is the aorta in a thin woman

Answer 5

2.5cm