Nezhat's Textbook of Minimally Invasive Surgery Including Hysteroscopy, Vaginoscopy and Robotic-Assisted Procedures
Book contents
- Nezhat’s Textbook of Minimally Invasive Surgery
- Nezhat’s Textbook of Minimally Invasive Surgery
- Copyright page
- Dedication
- Contents
- Online Resources
- Contributors
- Foreword
- Preface
- Chapter 1 A History of Modern-Day Video Surgery with and without Robotic Assistance
- Chapter 2 Equipment for Operative Laparoscopy and Hysteroscopy
- Chapter 3 Anesthesia
- Chapter 4 Patient Positioning and Operating Room Setup
- Chapter 5 Laparoscopic Access
- Chapter 6 Laparoscopic Suturing
- Chapter 7 Pelvic Anatomy
- Chapter 8 Hysteroscopy
- Chapter 9 Fertility
- Chapter 10 Management of Adnexal Masses
- Chapter 11 Endometriosis
- Chapter 12 Video Laparoscopic Adhesiolysis and Adhesion Prevention
- Chapter 13 Video Laparoscopic Sterilization
- Chapter 14 Leiomyomas
- Chapter 15 Hysterectomy
- Chapter 16 Pelvic Floor Procedures
- Chapter 17 Video Laparoscopy
- Chapter 18 Gynecologic Malignancy
- Chapter 19 Video Laparoscopic Surgery during Pregnancy
- Chapter 20 Pediatric Surgery
- Chapter 21 Video Laparoscopic Aortic Surgery
- Chapter 22 Additional Procedures for Pelvic Surgeons
- Chapter 23 Simulation Training in Minimally Invasive Surgery
- Chapter 24 Robotic-Assisted Laparoscopy
- Chapter 25 Vascular Surgery and Management of Pelvic Complications
- Chapter 26 Fetal Surgery
- Chapter 27 Hemostatic Agents in Minimally Invasive Surgery
- Chapter 28 New Techniques in Minimally Invasive Surgery
- Book part
- Index
- References
Chapter 4 - Patient Positioning and Operating Room Setup
Published online by Cambridge University Press: 06 November 2025
Book contents
- Nezhat’s Textbook of Minimally Invasive Surgery
- Nezhat’s Textbook of Minimally Invasive Surgery
- Copyright page
- Dedication
- Contents
- Online Resources
- Contributors
- Foreword
- Preface
- Chapter 1 A History of Modern-Day Video Surgery with and without Robotic Assistance
- Chapter 2 Equipment for Operative Laparoscopy and Hysteroscopy
- Chapter 3 Anesthesia
- Chapter 4 Patient Positioning and Operating Room Setup
- Chapter 5 Laparoscopic Access
- Chapter 6 Laparoscopic Suturing
- Chapter 7 Pelvic Anatomy
- Chapter 8 Hysteroscopy
- Chapter 9 Fertility
- Chapter 10 Management of Adnexal Masses
- Chapter 11 Endometriosis
- Chapter 12 Video Laparoscopic Adhesiolysis and Adhesion Prevention
- Chapter 13 Video Laparoscopic Sterilization
- Chapter 14 Leiomyomas
- Chapter 15 Hysterectomy
- Chapter 16 Pelvic Floor Procedures
- Chapter 17 Video Laparoscopy
- Chapter 18 Gynecologic Malignancy
- Chapter 19 Video Laparoscopic Surgery during Pregnancy
- Chapter 20 Pediatric Surgery
- Chapter 21 Video Laparoscopic Aortic Surgery
- Chapter 22 Additional Procedures for Pelvic Surgeons
- Chapter 23 Simulation Training in Minimally Invasive Surgery
- Chapter 24 Robotic-Assisted Laparoscopy
- Chapter 25 Vascular Surgery and Management of Pelvic Complications
- Chapter 26 Fetal Surgery
- Chapter 27 Hemostatic Agents in Minimally Invasive Surgery
- Chapter 28 New Techniques in Minimally Invasive Surgery
- Book part
- Index
- References
Summary
Patient positioning and operating room (OR) setup are vital steps in preparation for any surgical procedure. This chapter reviews proper patient positioning along with some of the complications that can occur from improper positioning. This chapter also discusses the proper and efficient operating room setup to allow for optimal utilization of OR space.
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- Nezhat's Textbook of Minimally Invasive SurgeryIncluding Hysteroscopy, Vaginoscopy and Robotic-Assisted Procedures, pp. 52 - 58Publisher: Cambridge University PressPrint publication year: 2025
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