The Argon Gas Coagulator (Argon Beam) is used for coagulation of heavily bleeding tissue (liver, spleen, etc.), as well as the GI tract (because of minimal thermal spread). It is commonly used in laparoscopic & endoscopic procedures. The benefits of using the Argon Beam over a regular cautery is: No Continue Reading
Misonix Bone Scalpel
The Misonix Bone Scalpel uses Ultrasonic Frequency Waves (22,500/sec) to cut through bone just as a scalpel would cut through soft tissue. This instrument is used mainly in spine surgery, yet can be used in other specialities as well. The bone scalpel cuts through bone without injuring the soft tissue Continue Reading
Discectomy / Laminectomy
A discectomy is a procedure commonly performed on patients experiencing sciatic pain due to disc herniation (only after non-surgical treatment fails). This procedure may also be done emergently for the following reasons: Loss of bladder function Loss of bowel function Sudden onset of lower extremity weakness Sudden onset of lower Continue Reading
Hip Synthes DHS
A Synthes DHS (Dynamic Hip Screw) Procedure is done for patients with either a Non-Displaced or Minimally-Displaced Intertrochanteric (between the greater & lesser trochanter) Hip Fracture. From Left to Right – Angle Guide – Guide Pins – Depth Gauge – Lag Screw Reamer – Lag Screw Tap – Lag Screw Continue Reading
Hip Total Arthroplasty
Mayo Set-up This is an ANTERIOR HIP Set-up, I would add different retractors for a lateral hip) – 10 blades on reg & long #3 knife handles – Cvd Mayo to open myofascia – Tonsil to clamp & aid in cauterization of any bleeding vessels – Kocher (Oschner) Continue Reading
Carotid Endarterectomy w/ Javid Shunt
Mayo Set-up – 10 blade for skin (not shown) – 15 blade for endarterectomy (not shown)(most Dr. will probably use an 11 blade) – Straight Mayo (Suture scissors) – Metz for dissecting tissue close to nerves & vessels – Straight Potts to cut vascular sutures (may be used to dissect Continue Reading
Mediastinoscopy
Mediastinoscopy Mediastinoscopies are generally done to obtain Lymph Node Biopsies for the purpose of staging lung cancer. During a Standard Mediastinoscopy biopsies come from the following Lymph Node Stations: • 2R (Right Upper Paratracheal Nodes) • 2L (Left Upper Paratracheal Nodes) • 4R (Right Lower Paratracheal Nodes) • 4L (Left Continue Reading
Cesarean Section (C-Section)
A Cesarean Section also know as a C-Section is done for a number of reasons when a baby can’t be born vaginally. – Failure to Progress – Uterine issues – Placental issues – Umbilical Cord issues – Fetal Distress – Pre-eclampsia – STDs C-Sections are usually done using a Pfannenstiel Continue Reading
Hip Hemiarthroplasty (Unipolar / Bipolar)
Hemiarthroplasty of the Hip means that only half of the hip joint wil be replaced (hemi = half / partial). Hemiarthroplasties are done for pt.s who have a femoral neck fracture (displaced femoral head) where the blood supply the the femoral head has been comprised. For these circumstances only Continue Reading
Cystoscopy / Ureteroscopy
Cystoscopy / Ureteroscopy Cystoscopy is a diagnostic procedure where the surgeon places a lens to view inside the Urethra & Bladder to look for the culprit for problems such as blood in urine, pelvic pain, urinary blockage. Ureteroscopy can be done with a scope that is either Rigid or Flexible. Continue Reading
