Endoscopic surgery. The end of classic surgery?

L. Cravello, R. de Montgolfier, C D'Ercole, C. d’Ercole, Valérie Roger, V Roger, B Blanc
European Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology and Reproductive Biology · 1997 · vol. 75(1) , pp. 103–106 · doi:10.1016/s0301-2115(97)00205-4 · PMID:9447358 · W198758666
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This paper describes the techniques and outcomes associated with endoscopic surgery for treating various medical conditions.

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Gynecological endoscopy is now a well-established procedure and it has been proved that the laparoscopic surgical technique can be used in the management of most gynecological disorders thus replacing conventional laparotomic procedures. The latest indications apply to such functional pathologic conditions as urinary incontinence and genital prolapse, and oncology (radical hysterectomy, lymphadenectomy). Hysteroscopy has afforded an easier surgical approach to certain pathologies such as septate uterus and endometrial ablation. Indications of conventional surgery are getting fewer. Yet conventional surgery should be part of the training of the gynecologist surgeon as the laparotomic approach is still the only solution in the most difficult cases.

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Endoscopy Gynecologic Surgical Procedures Female Genital Neoplasms, Female Genital Neoplasms, Female Humans Laparoscopy

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