Laparoscopy
Laparoscopy is a method of direct visualization, investigation and treatment of the abdominal organs. Generally, a fibreoptic system is inserted through a small hole in the abdominal wall. It may be performed under general or local anaesthesia.
It is a useful procedure for indications such as:
- abdominal pain of unknown origin
- hepatobiliary disease
- appendicitis
- peptic ulceration
- bowel resection
- herniorrhaphy
- hysterectomy
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- Laparoscopic diagnostic applications
- Laparoscopic hemicolectomy
- Laparoscopic herniorrhaphy
- Laparoscopic hysterectomy
- Laparoscopic repair (perforated peptic ulcer)
- Laparoscopic vagotomy
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