Gynecologic Laparoscopy

Gynecologic Laparoscopy

Gynecologic laparoscopy is an evolving discipline. Major advances in technology have facilitated the transition from traditional “open” surgery to minimally invasive procedures. This article reviews the basic tenets of gynecologic laparoscopy: pelvic anatomy, general procedures, laparoscopic instrum...

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Published in:The Surgical clinics of North America Vol. 88; no. 2; pp. 319 - 341
Main Authors: DeSimone, Christopher P., MD, Ueland, Frederick R., MD
Format: Journal Article
Language:English
Published: United States Elsevier Inc 01-04-2008
Subjects:
Female
Genital Diseases, Female - diagnosis
Genital Diseases, Female - surgery
Humans
Hysterectomy - methods
Laparoscopy
Lymph Node Excision
Pelvis - anatomy & histology
Robotics
Sterilization, Tubal - methods
Surgery
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Summary:Gynecologic laparoscopy is an evolving discipline. Major advances in technology have facilitated the transition from traditional “open” surgery to minimally invasive procedures. This article reviews the basic tenets of gynecologic laparoscopy: pelvic anatomy, general procedures, laparoscopic instruments, complications, and common gynecologic surgeries. Highlighted procedures include adnexal surgery, laparoscopic hysterectomy, and operations for female malignancies.
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ISSN:0039-6109
1558-3171
DOI:10.1016/j.suc.2007.12.008