Endoscopic surgery for gynecologists

In: W.B. Saunders eBooks · 1998 · W643893742
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This paper reviews the history, techniques, equipment, and applications of endoscopic surgery, including laparoscopy and hysteroscopy, for gynecological procedures.

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History and Development of Endoscopic Surgery. Laparoscopic Surgery. Techniques and Equipment. Setting Up a Service. Instruments/Administration. Role of the Operating Room Nurse. Practical Approach to Diagnostic Laparoscopy. New Laparoscopic Techniques. Lasers. Electrosurgery. Tissue Effects of Lasers and Electrosurgery. Laparoscopic Use of the Argon Beam Coagulator. Tissue Extraction. Surgical Modalities. Laparoscopic Surgery. Tubal Surgery. Laser Neosalpingostomy and Fimbrioplasty. Laparoscopic Fertility Surgery. Ectopic Pregnancy. Laparoscopic Sterilisation. Laparoscopic Tubal Re-Anastomosis. Tubal Catheterisation Techniques. Laparoscopic Ovarian Surgery. Laparoscopic Ovarian Surgical Torsion. Ovarian Endometriosis. Polycystic Ovaries. Laparoscopic Treatment of Tubo-Ovarian Abcess. Laparoscopic Uterine Nerve Ablation & Pre-Sacral Neuroanatomy. Laparoscopic Myomectomy. Laparoscopic Myolomylysis Bipolar Coagulation. Myolysis. Avoidance of Complications in Laparoscopic Hysterectomy. Laparoscopic Assisted Vaginal Hysterectomy. Laparoscopic Sub-Total Hysterectomy. Doderlein's Hysterectomy. Laparoscopic Burch Colsuspension. Laparoscopic Sacrolpopexy. Laparoscopic Repair of Enteroele and Pelvic Floor Support Procedures. Laparoscopic Surgery for Endometriosis and Adhesions. Diagnosis of Endometriosis: Laparoscopic Appearance. Laser Laparoscopic Resection of Recto-Vaginal Adenomyosis. Laser Vaporisation of Endometriosis. Non-Laser Resection of Endometriosis. Laparoscopic Treatment of Advanced Endometriosis. Laparoscopic Treatment of Bowel Adhesions. Prevention of Adhesion Formation. Laparoscopic Pelic Lymphadenectomy. Laparoscopic Para-Aortic Node Dissection. Laparoscopic Vaginal Radical Hysterectomy. Laparoscopic Radical Hysterectomy. Laparoscopic Management of Gynaecologic Malignancy. Laparoscopic Management of Ovarian Malignancy and the Suspicious Adnexal Mass. Major Complications of Laparoscopic Surgery. Avoidance and Management. Bowel Complications in Laparoscopic Surgery. Avoidance and Management. Major Vessel Injury. Urinary Tract Injuries. Hysteroscopic Surgery. Setting Up a Hysteroscopic Service. Instrumentation and Administration. Diagnostic Hysteroscopy Technique and Documentation. Distension Media and Fluid Systems. Trans-Cervical Resection of the Endometrium. Endometrial Ablation Electroablation. Nd: YAG Laser Ablation of the Endometrium. Electroresection of Fibroids. Medico-Legal Implications of Minimally Invasive Surgery. Hysteroscopic Resection of Fibroids. Hysteroscopic Metroplasty. Lysis on Intrauterine Adhesions. Hysteroscopic Tubal Occlusion. Hazards and Dangers of Operative Hysteroscopy. The Future. Photodynamic Therapy. Fetal Surgery. Embryoscopy. Office Laparoscopy. Use of Ultrasonic Energy in Laparoscopic Hysterectomy.

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