Complications of laparoscopy.

Complications of laparoscopy.

Five years' experience with the laparoscope raises doubts about its continued use for sterilization. As a diagnostic tool, however, it serves a useful function.

Complications of Operative Gynecological Laparoscopy

OBJECTIVE To assess the incidence and type of laparoscopic complications. METHODS A series of 2140 operative laparoscopies were reviewed in a retrospective study of patient records. The setting was a tertiary-care university hospital. Operative laparoscopy included minor procedures (minimal adhesiolysis, destruction of minimal endometriosis foci, ovarian biopsy, ovarian puncture, tubal steril...

Dealing with complications in laparoscopy.

With increasing adoption of laparoscopic surgery in gynaecology, there has been a corresponding rise in the types and rates of complications reported. This article sets out to classify complications associated with laparoscopy according to the phases of the surgery; assess the incidence, the mechanisms, the presentations; and recommend methods for preventing and dealing with complications in la...

Complications of Microlaparoscopy and Awake Laparoscopy

Complications of laparoscopy are categorized into trocar insertion complications, complications resulting from image quality, and complications resulting from instrumentation. Microlaparoscopy also has similar complications and additional complications when being performed in the awake patient. Each of these complications is reviewed as they apply to microlaparoscopy. The results reveal that th...

Electro-Surgery Practices and Complications in Laparoscopy