Anatomy & Physiology
This pair of organs filters blood and removes waste.
What are the kidneys?
Anticipates the surgeon’s needs and assists with instruments during the case.
What is the surgical technologist?
Used to break up kidney stones with sound waves.
What is a lithotripter?
Surgical removal of a kidney.
What is nephrectomy?
Imaging test where contrast is injected through a cystoscope into the ureters.
What is a retrograde urogram?
Structure within the kidney where filtration begins
(glomerulus / nephron).
Prepares the sterile field, drapes the patient, and assists with gowning and gloving.
What are the responsibilities of the scrub role?
This approach uses small incisions, a camera, and specialized instruments
What is laparoscopy?
Surgical removal of the adrenal gland.
What is adrenalectomy?
The microscopic examination of urine.
What is urinalysis?
The gland located atop each kidney that secretes epinephrine and steroids.
What is the adrenal gland?
Maintains an accurate count of sponges, sharps, and instruments with the circulator.
What is surgical count protocol?
The light source used in endoscopic procedures.
What is fiberoptic illumination?
Minimally invasive removal of prostate tissue through the urethra.
What is TURP (Transurethral Resection of the Prostate)?
Imaging method using sound waves to visualize the kidneys.
What is renal ultrasound?
The funnel-shaped area in the kidney that collects urine before it flows into the ureter.
What is the renal pelvis?
Ensures all endoscopic equipment is tested, assembled, and functioning before the case.
What is preoperative equipment preparation?
Instrument used to view the inside of the bladder and urethra.
What is a cystoscope?
Surgical approach to the kidney through the patient’s side or back.
What is a flank incision?
CT scan with contrast to evaluate urinary tract
What is CT urography?
The blood vessel that carries filtered blood away from the kidney.
What is the renal vein?
Must stay current with advances like robotic and minimally invasive GU procedures.
What is continuing education?
A robot-assisted system often used in prostatectomies.
What is the da Vinci Surgical System?
Surgical creation of an opening in the urinary bladder.
What is cystostomy?
Endoscopic exam of the bladder using a rigid or flexible scope.
What is cystoscopy?