TY - JOUR
T1 - Gynecologic Laparoscopy
AU - DeSimone, Christopher P.
AU - Ueland, Frederick R.
PY - 2008/4
Y1 - 2008/4
N2 - 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.
AB - 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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U2 - 10.1016/j.suc.2007.12.008
DO - 10.1016/j.suc.2007.12.008
M3 - Review article
C2 - 18381116
AN - SCOPUS:41149113080
SN - 0039-6109
VL - 88
SP - 319
EP - 341
JO - Surgical Clinics of North America
JF - Surgical Clinics of North America
IS - 2
ER -