{"paper_id":"16f374ed-44dd-459f-acdf-5af1474a66a2","body_text":"Abstract\nThe laser has revolutionized the role of gynaecological laparoscopy from a purely diagnostic one to that of first line operative intervention. Since the first report from Professor Bruhat of the use of the carbon dioxide (CO2) laser at laparoscopy in 1979, there have been several advances made both in the type of laser used in gynaecology and the techniques employed.\nInitially used for the treatment of endometriosis and adhesions, the laser has been used in such diverse areas as treatment of polycystic ovarian disease, neosalpingostomies and myomectomies.\nAnother advantage of laser laparoscopy is that it can often lead to a complete withdrawal from, or marked reduction in medication requirements, particularly when used in the treatment for dysmenorrhoea, endometriosis and polycystic ovarian disease.\nToday, there are few gynaecological procedures that cannot be performed laparoscopically, there-by avoiding all the sequelae associated with laparotomy.\nThe laser as a surgical tool has been at the forefront of minimally invasive surgery. 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