JSLS : Journal of the Society of Laparoendoscopic Surgeons

BACKGROUND: The medical literature is replete with articles verifying the usefulness of laparoscopic procedures under local anesthesia. Recent research has examined the efficacy of microendoscopy with local anesthesia. In this series of pat…

The continually changing definition of operative laparoscopy as well as the ever-widening boundaries of its use are discussed in this report. It is important to prepare residents to adequately undertake advanced laparoscopic surgery as lapa…