Laparoscopic equipment troubleshooting.

1. A successful laparoscopy program requires dedicated personnel, standardized inventory, and ongoing inservice training. Members of the operating team must realize their individual responsibilities and establish accountability while providing safe, efficient care for their patients. 2. A standardized inventory and checklist of all laparoscopic equipment and instrumentation deemed necessary for the procedure by the physician must be maintained and checked on a daily basis. 3. Adequate primary and backup instrumentation must be readily available at all times.