Laparoscopic Surgery, Principles, Materials and Equipment

The Videolaparoscopic Surgery, Principles, Materials and Equipment Course aims to describe the basic principles of videolaparoscopic surgery, as well as present the most used techniques and choice of punctures.

In the late 1980s, videolaparoscopic surgery emerged. This was the most recent advance that reduced surgical aggression and facilitated the recovery of the operated patient, also known as minimally invasive surgery. The acceptance of videolaparoscopy was not restricted to the area of general surgery and the digestive system, but expanded to other surgical specialties.

The rapid acceptance of videolaparoscopy led to the development of new equipment and instruments, which in turn facilitated the technical development of surgeons. These events led to a very rapid evolution of the method, which became highly specialized. Therefore, performing videolaparoscopic surgery requires a well-structured and relatively complex learning process.