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3. Equipment Setup and Troubleshooting

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This chapter describes key elements essential for safe and facile performance of laparoscopic procedures. Checklists are provided to assist the surgeon in preoperative preparation. The example of a common laparoscopic procedure, laparoscopic cholecystectomy, is used to illustrate general principles. Troubleshooting is emphasized, and this chapter includes tips for troubleshooting new energy modality platforms such as the LigaSure™ and ForceTriad™. Issues that are specific to particular procedures (for example, laparoscopic adrenalectomy or laparoscopic bariatric surgery) are described in the chapters that follow.

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Berdelle, Susan. Office Manager, Mohan C Airan, MD SC.

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Correspondence to Mohan C. Airan M.D., F.A.C.S. .

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Airan, M.C. (2012). 3. Equipment Setup and Troubleshooting. In: Soper, N., Scott-Conner, C. (eds) The SAGES Manual. Springer, New York, NY. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4614-2344-7_3

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