Laparoscopy (cont.)
Medical Author:
Alan Saber, MD
Alan Saber, MDAlan Saber, MD is currently Chief of Minimally Invasive Surgery and Bariatric Surgery and an Associate Professor of Surgery at Michigan State University. Dr. Saber earned both his MD and a post-doctoral degree in surgery from the Alexandria University School of Medicine in Alexandria, Egypt. His surgical residency included Mount Sinai School of Medicine in New York and The Cleveland Clinic in Weston, Florida. Medical Editor:
Melissa Conrad Stöppler, MD, Chief Medical Editor
Melissa Conrad Stöppler, MD, Chief Medical EditorMelissa Conrad Stöppler, MD, is a U.S. board-certified Anatomic Pathologist with subspecialty training in the fields of Experimental and Molecular Pathology. Dr. Stöppler's educational background includes a BA with Highest Distinction from the University of Virginia and an MD from the University of North Carolina. She completed residency training in Anatomic Pathology at Georgetown University followed by subspecialty fellowship training in molecular diagnostics and experimental pathology. IN THIS ARTICLESynonyms and KeywordsLaparoscopy, 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 EditorsAuthor: Alan Saber, MD, MS, FACS Editor: Melissa Conrad Stöppler, MD, Chief Medical Editor, eMedicineHealth.com Last Editorial Review: 3/12/2007 Next Page: Must Read Articles Related to Laparoscopy
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