Intraperitoneal Laparoscopy
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Intraperitoneal Injection into Adult Zebrafish
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2010
We demonstrate intraperitoneal injection into adult zebrafish. We use a 10 μl NanoFil microsyringe controlled by a Micro4 controller and UltraMicroPump III. This demonstration includes the use of cold water as an anesthetic.
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Deep Neuromuscular Blockade Leads to a Larger Intraabdominal Volume During Laparoscopy
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2013
This article presents a method for measuring the working abdominal volume during laproscopic myomectomy using the surgical grasper, and applies this technique to obtain pilot data on whether deep neuromuscular blockade (NMB) can enable the use of lower insufflation pressure. Reduced insufflation pressure during laproscopic surgery has been shown to reduce post-operative pain, and thus the use of NMB during surgery may enable improved patient outcomes.
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Synergistic Effect of Intracranial and Intraperitoneal Delivery of Analgesic Drugs on Thermal Pain Response in a Rat
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2025
Source: Martinez, E., et al. Intracranial Pharmacotherapy and Pain Assays in Rodents. J. Vis. Exp. (2019).This video demonstrates the intracranial administration of an analgesic drug in an anesthetized rat with a pre-implanted guide cannula in the prefrontal cortex. An additional analgesic drug is co-administered intraperitoneally. Following recovery, the rat’s thermal pain response is assessed using Hargreave’s apparatus, where paw withdrawal latency is measured to evaluate the analgesic...
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Monitoring Immune Cells Trafficking Fluorescent Prion Rods Hours after Intraperitoneal Infection
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2010
Here we describe a novel assay for monitoring prion uptake and trafficking by immune cells immediately following intraperitoneal inoculation by purifying and fluorescently labeling aggregated prion rods from infected brain material then monitoring their uptake and movement from the injection site and characterizing the cells mediating these events.
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Intraperitoneal Injection of Cells: A Method of Delivering Cancer Cells into the Peritoneal Adipose Tissue of Murine Model
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2023
In this video, we perform an intraperitoneal injection of ovarian cancer cell suspension in a mouse model to study the colonization of ovarian cancer cells in peritoneal adipose tissues and their subsequent...
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A controlled pneumoperitoneum separates the abdominal wall from internal organs, creating the working space needed for inspection and instrument manipulation. Carbon dioxide is often used for this purpose. By maintaining this separation, clinicians can direct the laparoscope toward structures within the peritoneal cavity and perform image-guided actions through additional access points.
The laparoscope transmits magnified images from inside the peritoneal cavity, allowing clinicians to inspect abdominal and pelvic structures with enhanced visual detail. This view guides decisions about where to examine, biopsy, stage disease, or perform a targeted intervention. The visual information also supports more precise instrument placement than unaided external observation.
Ports provide separate routes for surgical instruments while the laparoscope supplies the internal view. This arrangement allows clinicians to observe a target and manipulate tissue through access points designed for the procedure. Using the image as guidance helps coordinate inspection, biopsy, staging, and targeted treatment without requiring the broad abdominal exposure associated with open surgery.
The principal distinction is the extent of surgical access. Intraperitoneal laparoscopy uses small abdominal incisions, a laparoscope, and instrument ports, whereas open abdominal surgery provides broader direct access. The laparoscopic approach generally limits surgical disruption while still supporting internal inspection and treatment, making it useful when image-guided access can address the clinical objective.
Intraperitoneal laparoscopy can support direct inspection of structures within the peritoneal cavity, tissue biopsy, and disease staging. These uses allow clinicians to evaluate suspected abdominal or pelvic disease and obtain information relevant to diagnosis or extent. Its combination of visualization and access can help connect observed findings with tissue-based or staging assessments.
Clinicians may use intraperitoneal laparoscopy when abdominal or pelvic structures require direct evaluation or a targeted intervention. Supported applications include diagnostic inspection, biopsy, disease staging, and selected treatment procedures. In medicine, the technique contributes to more precise, image-guided care while limiting the disruption associated with larger abdominal access.