PFD Week 2018-Bridging the Gap: A Novel Approach to Communicate in the Surgical Suite in the era of Minimally Invasive Surgery. The K-Code in Laparoscopic Hysterectomy

Bridging the Gap: A Novel Approach to Communicate in the Surgical Suite in the era of Minimally Invasive Surgery. The K-Code in Laparoscopic Hysterectomy

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The video discusses the K-code, a novel approach to communication in laparoscopic hysterectomy. Despite advancements in technology, the paradigm of surgical team communication has remained unchanged. Poor communication in the surgical suite is associated with longer operative time and increased blood loss. The K-code concept aims to standardize and codify surgical exposure during laparoscopic hysterectomy by defining eight basic views. This approach may decrease communication errors and frustration with new assistants, enhance surgical flow, and decrease operative time and adverse surgical outcomes. The K-code is introduced through a PowerPoint presentation to the assisting staff and cross-checking of views is done prior to starting the procedure. The video demonstrates how the K-code functions during a laparoscopic hysterectomy. The K-code is a language that is easy to teach, remember, and utilize, serving as an educational tool for surgical trainees and surgical assistants.

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Tarek Khalife, FACOG

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Category Surgery - Laparoscopic Procedures

Category Education

Keywords

K-code

laparoscopic hysterectomy

communication

surgical team

operative time