Laparoscopic Surgery

Videolaparoscopic Surgery: Principles, Materials and Equipment

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

In the late 1980s, videolaparoscopic surgery emerged. This was the most recent advancement that reduced surgical aggression and facilitated the recovery of the operated patient, also being called minimally invasive surgery. The acceptance of videolaparoscopy was not limited 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 determined a very rapid evolution of the method, which became highly specialized. Therefore, performing videolaparoscopic surgery requires a well-structured and relatively complex learning process.