Clinical use of the laparoscope

A E Buckle, Buckle AE, Grimwade JC, J C Grimwade
Postgraduate medical journal · 1970 · vol. 46(540) , pp. 593–8 · doi:10.1136/pgmj.46.540.593 · PMID:5488218 · PMC2466783
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This paper describes a laparoscopy technique and details the indications for operation along with laparoscopic findings observed in 406 patients.

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This article outlines the technical procedures for performing laparoscopy while detailing the specific indications for surgical intervention and the resulting diagnostic findings observed in a cohort of 406 patients. The authors provide a comprehensive review of the operational techniques used during these examinations to ensure accurate visualization and diagnosis within the pelvic cavity. Although the text focuses broadly on general gynecologic applications and sterilization methods, it serves as a foundational reference for minimally invasive diagnostic tools in women's health. This paper is relevant to endometriosis research as laparoscopic visualization remains the gold standard for diagnosing endometriosis lesions, although the abstract does not explicitly detail those specific pathological findings.

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A technique for laparoscopy is described and the indications for operation and the laparoscopic findings in 406 patients detailed.
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Abstract A technique for laparoscopy is described and the indications for operation and the laparoscopic findings in 406 patients detailed. Full text PDFImages in this article Selected References These references are in PubMed. This may not be the complete list of references from this article. - Cohen M. R. Culdoscopy vs. peritoneoscopy. Obstet Gynecol. 1968 Mar;31(3):310–321. doi: 10.1097/00006250-196803000-00002. [DOI] [PubMed] [Google Scholar] - Fear R. E. Laparoscopy: a valuable aid in gynecologic diagnosis. Obstet Gynecol. 1968 Mar;31(3):297–309. doi: 10.1097/00006250-196803000-00001. [DOI] [PubMed] [Google Scholar] - Liston W. A., Bradford W., Downie J., Kerr M. G. Female sterilisation by tubal electrocoagulation under laparoscopic control. Lancet. 1970 Feb 21;1(7643):382–383. doi: 10.1016/s0140-6736(70)91516-3. [DOI] [PubMed] [Google Scholar] - Steptoe P. C., Imran M. Combined procedure of aspiration termination and laparoscopic sterilization. Br Med J. 1969 Sep 27;3(5673):751–752. doi: 10.1136/bmj.3.5673.751. [DOI] [PMC free article] [PubMed] [Google Scholar]

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Endoscopy Electrocoagulation Female Genital Diseases, Female Genital Diseases, Female Genital Diseases, Female Humans Methods

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