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. 1974 Jul 20;111(2):167–169.

Laparoscopy

Victor Gomel
PMCID: PMC1947615  PMID: 4276392

Abstract

In the last five years, laparoscopy has become increasingly popular in North America. The procedure has been mainly embraced by the gynecologist and its use in this field has largely supplanted culdoscopy. Other specialties, nevertheless, have been slower in recognizing its value.

The procedure has wide applications in gynecology. In pediatrics, laparoscopy proves useful in elucidation of amenorrhea, intersex and precocious puberty. In general surgery, laparoscopy has been recognized as a useful tool in the patient with multiple trauma, and in establishing the diagnosis of many intra-abdominal conditions.

Numerous perlaparoscopic operative procedures which include biopsies and tubal sterilizations may be carried out by an experienced operator. Complications associated with the procedure are few, but may be severe. These can be avoided by careful adherence to proper technique.

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