OBJECTIVES Postlaparoscopic shoulder pain (PLSP) remains a common problem after laparoscopies. The aim of this study was to investigate the correlation between pressure pain threshold (PPT) of different muscles and PLSP after gynecologic laparoscopy, and to explore the effect of parecoxib, a cyclooxygenase-2 inhibitor, on the changes of PPT. MATERIALS AND METHODS The patients were randomly al...

Background: Epithelial ovarian cancer is one of the leading causes death in gynecological malignancies and seventh most common world among women. Aim objectives: The main aim this study was to feasibility ability laparoscopy predicting optimum respectability cases cancer. Conclusion: Laparoscopy has an effective As before starting treatment a reliable additional diagnostic tool result PDS, can ...

OBJECTIVE Diagnostic laparoscopy is recommended for the pretherapeutic staging of gastric cancer to detect any unexpected or unconfirmed intra-abdominal metastasis. The aim of this study was to evaluate the role and indications of diagnostic laparoscopy in the detection of intra-abdominal metastasis. METHODS Standard diagnostic laparoscopy with peritoneal cytology examination was performed pr...

OBJECTIVE Diagnostic laparoscopy is the gold standard in the algorithm of nonpalpable testis. Testicular tissue is examined and treatment is planned accordingly. In this study we reviewed the place of diagnostic laparoscopy, and evaluated the results and effectiveness of laparoscopy in the diagnosis and management of nonpalpable testis. MATERIAL AND METHODS Children who had diagnostic laparos...

BACKGROUND No definite consensus has been established about the optimal pressure for artificial pneumoperitoneum when performing laparoscopic surgery. It has been postulated that lowering intra-peritoneal pressure levels while performing general laparoscopic surgery would lower surgical complications including post-operative pain, but data remain scarce about significant operative complications...

Objectives: To describe a modified curved deep bidirectional intra-umbilical vertical incision for primary trocar insertion and prospectively compare its intraoperative postoperative outcomes with infra-umbilical in gynecologic laparoscopy. Methods: Between August 2019 March 2021, 110 patients subjected to direct technique laparoscopic intervention were classified into two groups. Group A compr...

Abdominal malignancies are one of the most common malignancy affecting humans. Many patients with abdominal malignancies are found at exploration to be unable to undergo resection. Laparoscopy has been suggested as a sensitive method for detecting metastatic disease in this group of patients. Diagnostic laparoscopy effectively establishes a diagnosis, can be therapeutic, and causes less morbidi...

BACKGROUND The implementation of laparoscopy into Dutch gynecologic practice is slow. This study was conducted to assess the current state of laparoscopy, to identify factors influencing the implementation and to find solutions toward a better implementation. METHODS In 2003 a questionnaire was sent to all 151 gynecologists who finished residency within the previous 5 years. The questionnaire...

INTRODUCTION Delayed diagnosis of intraabdominal pathology in the intensive care unit (ICU) increases rates of morbidity and mortality. Intraabdominal pathologies are usually identified through presenting symptoms, clinical signs, and laboratory and radiological results; however, these could also delay diagnosis because of inconclusive laboratory tests or imaging results, or the inability to sa...

this case report demonstrates fatal gastrointestinal vasculitis as a rare presentation of systemic lupus erythematosus. a 34-year-old woman presented with abdominal pain and diarrhea. anti nuclear antibody was positive and high titre of anti-ds dna antibody was also reported. treatment with corticosteroid and supportive cares were started; however, her condition worsened. eventually, she was co...