Laparoscopy (cont.)
IN THIS ARTICLE
- Laparoscopy Overview
- Laparoscopy Preparation
- During the Procedure
- After the Procedure
- Next Steps
- Risks
- Results
- When to Seek Medical Care
- For More Information
- Synonyms and Keywords
- Authors and Editors
Synonyms and Keywords
Laparoscopy, keyhole surgery, endoscopy, ectopic pregnancy, endometriosis, tubal ligation, laparoscopic gynecology, pelvic adhesions, diagnostic laparoscopy, hysterectomy, incontinence procedures, gynecologic malignancy, bilateral tubal sterilization, gallbladder removal, laparoscope, trocar, hernia, hernia repair, exploratory surgery
Authors and Editors
Author: Alan Saber, MD, MS, FACS
Editor: Melissa Conrad Stöppler, MD, Chief Medical Editor, eMedicineHealth.com
Last Editorial Review: 3/12/2007
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During the last 35 years, gynecologic laparoscopy has evolved from a limited surgical procedure used only for diagnosis and tubal ligations to a major surgical tool used to treat a multitude of gynecologic indications.
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