Current State of Office Laparoscopic Surgery

In: The Journal of the American Association of Gynecologic Laparoscopists · 2000 · vol. 7(4) , pp. 545–546 · doi:10.1016/s1074-3804(05)60372-6 · PMID:11044510 · W2098528601
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This review discusses the current status and future directions of office laparoscopic surgery, highlighting its advancements and potential applications.

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Study objectiveTo summarize office laparoscopic surgery practice profiles with emphasis on microlaparoscopy.DesignSurvey (Canadian Task Force classification III).SettingGeneral gynecology and reproductive endocrinology laparoscopic surgery practices in the United States and abroad.InterventionSurveys were distributed to members of the American Association of Gynecologic Laparoscopists during 1999.ParticipantsOf 6200 members to whom surveys mailed, 1504 (24.3%) responded.Measurements and main resultsOf these respondents, 114 (7.6%) perform office laparoscopy and 187 (12.4%) microlaparoscopy.ConclusionClinicians who perform office laparoscopy are more likely to perform microlaparoscopy than macrolaparoscopy. The 2-mm microlaparoscope is preferred by most physicians.

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