Frattari A

BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: Operative laparoscopy is generally performed under general anesthesia. Local anesthesia and conscious sedation may be useful in select short procedures. In the present study, we evaluated safety and efficacy of op…

INTRODUCTION: Conscious sedation has traditionally been used for laparoscopic tubal ligation. General anesthesia with endotracheal intubation may be associated with side effects, such as nausea, vomiting, cough, and dizziness, whereas sedat…