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Nursing staff performance in laparoscopic surgical procedures

Abstract:

Introduction: Introduction: laparoscopic surgery is the most widely used surgical technique nowadays because it produces fewer risks, complications and the recovery time is faster. Aim: to identify the performance of nursing staff in laparoscopic surgery. Methodology: a systematic review was carried out in the following databases: Pubmed, Scopus, Redalyc, Enfermería Investiga, Dialnet, SciELO, among others, in which 18 articles were selected. Results: the benefits, complications and nursing performance in laparoscopic procedures, taking into account that this type of procedure is one of the best options when performing a surgical intervention. Conclusion: compared to laparotomy, laparoscopic procedures present advantages for the patient. Well-trained nursing personnel have the capacity to reduce the surgical time of the procedure thanks to their efficient performance, with their critical thinking they are capable of quickly handling risky situations preserving calm, concentration and the capacity to face such situations in the operating room.