Current state of office laparoscopic surgery

O D Almeida; Oscar D. Almeida

doi:10.1016/s1074-3804(05)60372-6

Current state of office laparoscopic surgery

O D Almeida, Oscar D. Almeida

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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Abstract

STUDY OBJECTIVE: To summarize office laparoscopic surgery practice profiles with emphasis on microlaparoscopy. DESIGN: Survey (Canadian Task Force classification III). SETTING: General gynecology and reproductive endocrinology laparoscopic surgery practices in the United States and abroad. INTERVENTION: Surveys were distributed to members of the American Association of Gynecologic Laparoscopists during 1999. PARTICIPANTS: Of 6200 members to whom surveys mailed, 1504 (24.3%) responded. MEASUREMENTS AND MAIN RESULTS: Of these respondents, 114 (7.6%) perform office laparoscopy and 187 (12.4%) microlaparoscopy. CONCLUSION: Clinicians 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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Ambulatory Surgical Procedures Genital Diseases, Female Laparoscopy Practice Patterns, Physicians' Ambulatory Surgical Procedures Data Collection Female Genital Diseases, Female Genital Diseases, Female Gynecology Gynecology Humans Laparoscopy Minimally Invasive Surgical Procedures Minimally Invasive Surgical Procedures Practice Patterns, Physicians' Sensitivity and Specificity Surveys and Questionnaires United States

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Minimizing ancillary ports size in gynecologic laparoscopy: a randomized trial 2005

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