A slowly absorbable 2-0 monofilament suture (PDS) with 0.5 cm bite and 0.5 cm distance apart using 4:1 suture to wound length is best

Omentum has a dense amount of tissue factor used as hemostatic agent

Harmonic scalpel – High frequency vibration. Disrupts protein hydrogen bonds and causes coagulation of vessels

Ligasure = bipolar

Checking for leaks or tube placement - flouro > CT → UGI

• Daily fluid passing through GI tract

• Mesenteric cyst

• Pneumoperitoneum (laparoscopic)

• Desmoid tumors

• Abdominal Compartment Syndrome

• Peritoneal dialysis

• Chylous ascites

• Port site mets

• Pseudomyxoma peritonei

• Rectus sheath hematoma

• Endometriosis

• MIS - principles

• Diagnostic laparoscopy

• Spontaneous bacterial peritonitis (SBP)

• Open Surgical Drainage