What Is the Morcellator Used for in a Laparoscopic Simple

question 64

Multiple Choice

What is the morcellator used for in a laparoscopic simple nephrectomy?

• A) excising Gerota's fascia from around the kidney
• B) cutting between the ligaclips placed on the renal vessels
• C) insufflating the peritoneal cavity after initial port placement
• D) chopping the kidney and ureter into small pieces for suctioning

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