The Concept of First Assist Surgical - Case Study Example

The ovaries are two glands that are a constituent of the female reproductive system and are responsible for the production of ova. Each of them is oval in shape and almost equal to the almond in size. They are found near the fallopian tubes in the tangential wall of the pelvis in an enclosure referred to as the ovarian fossa. Each of the ovaries is connected to the fimbria of the fallopian tube.

Anatomic or physiologic problem: heavy menstrual flow and risk of cancer. The surgery is intended at correcting specimens for analysis of the cause of the two problems. Hormonal levels should not be affected unless the ovaries are removed. The ovaries are likely to stop their functioning 2-4yrs before the normal menopause (Shuster and Gostout 111) Three incisions will be made. These can be seen by the patient. The first one is to accommodate the telescope and is within or close to the navel. The other cuts are done in the lower part of the abdomen. These are 5mm long while the first is 1 cm in length (Petri et al. 170). Another slit is done at the top of the vagina to remove the needed material for analysis. A Catheter is placed in the bladder during the procedure to enable the physician to determine the precise amount of urine that is given out in the course of the procedure or afterwards. The small skin wounds created are closed through minor dissolvable stitches after the procedure.

These are left and do not need to be removed after the process (Petri et al. 173). The patient will wake up in the recovery room after the procedure and after the effects of the anaesthetic diminish. Some patients might require an oxygen mask to assist in the inhalation of oxygen ((Querleu, Leblanc and Castelain 580). After the process, some patients will require the drip to assist in strengthening the body until they patient is able to eat and drink by themselves (Thakar et al. 1318). The nurse is required to check the pulse and blood pressure constantly in the recovery room.