Operative laparoscopy (minimally invasive surgery): state of the art

F Nezhat, Nezhat F, C Nezhat, Nezhat C
Journal of Gynecologic Surgery · 1992 · doi:10.1089/gyn.1992.8.111 · PMID:10171579
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Laparoscopic surgery, or minimally invasive surgery, is presented as the current state-of-the-art, offering advantages like enhanced visualization and precision for procedures within body cavities.

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Abstract

In any body cavity, endoscopic surgery is possible and usually preferable. Advantages include better exposure, magnification, and operating very close to the affected tissue. We demonstrate some of the past, present, and future of laparoscopy.

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dysmenorrheaendometriosis

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Laparoscopy Laparoscopy Appendectomy Appendectomy Dysmenorrhea Dysmenorrhea Endometriosis Endometriosis Female Genital Neoplasms, Female Genital Neoplasms, Female History, 20th Century Humans Hysterectomy Hysterectomy Leiomyoma Leiomyoma Ovariectomy Ovariectomy Perineum

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