Laparoscopy in the pediatric and adolescent population

Suketu Mansuria, Suketu M Mansuria, Joseph S. Sanfilippo
Obstetrics and Gynecology Clinics of North America · 2004 · vol. 31(3) , pp. 469–483 · doi:10.1016/j.ogc.2004.06.005 · PMID:15450311 · W1999766408
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This article reviews specialized instrumentation, preoperative considerations, and techniques for pediatric laparoscopy, focusing on diagnosing and treating pelvic pain, adnexal masses, and pelvic inflammatory disease.

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The use of laparoscopy by gynecologists in treating pediatric and adolescent patients is a relatively new phenomenon. This article discusses the specialized instrumentation necessary for operating on these patients and preoperative considerations and generalized techniques unique to this population. Although laparoscopy has a myriad of uses, the main focus is on the diagnosis and treatment of pelvic pain, adnexal masses, and pelvic inflammatory disease. Incidental appendectomy in these patients is also discussed.

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Genital Diseases, Female Genital Diseases, Female Gynecologic Surgical Procedures Laparoscopy Adolescent Adolescent Health Services Child Child Health Services Female Genital Diseases, Female Humans United States

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