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Chapter-03 How to Establish a Laparoscopy Center?

BOOK TITLE: A Manual for Setting up Clinical Practice in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Author
1. Paul PG
ISBN
9789380704531
DOI
10.5005/jp/books/11446_3
Edition
1/e
Publishing Year
2010
Pages
28
Author Affiliations
1. Cochin Gynaecological Endoscopic Training Centre, 36/1919A, Sebastian Road, Kaloor, Cochin, Kochi, Kerala, India, Paul’s Hospital and Cochin Gynaecological, Endoscopy Training Centre, Cochin, Kerala, India, Clinical Research Committee of FOGSI, Paul’s Hospital, Cochin, Paul’s Hospital Kochi, Kerala, India, Paul’s Hospital, Vattakkattu Road, Kaloor, Kochi, Kerala, India, Kochi, Paul’s Hospital and Gynecological Endoscopy, Training Center, Cochin, Kerela, India, Cochin, Kerala, India, Bangaluru, Paul’s Hospital, Centre for Advanced Endoscopy and Infertility, Kochi, Kerala, India
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Abstract

Operative laparoscopy and hysteroscopy have become an integral part of gynecological surgery. So many gynecologist not only want to learn laparoscopy but also want establish a laparoscopy centre. Majority of gynecologists perform endoscopic surgeries in their regular gynecological operation theatre which is not designed for endoscopic surgery. Naturally there is overcrowding of equipments in a chaotic manner. Inappropriate use of these equipments can result in operative inefficiencies and safety problems for both patients and staff. This article aims to give a general idea about setting up a modern gynecological endoscopy unit. First part of this article give the description of the operating room size, the type of ceiling , floor, doors, air-conditioning, electrical supply, sockets and storage space. The details of post anesthesia care unit also described. The second part describes about the details of laparoscopy equipments, video cameras, monitors, energy equipments, hand instruments and morcellators. The record keeping for laparoscopic surgery is important part of documentation. Model discharge summary is included for beginners. Basic qualifications for endoscopic surgeon are also included.

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