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Minimizing, Recognizing, and Managing Laparoscopic Complications

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This chapter describes the most common complications associated with laparoscopic surgery, with an emphasis on prevention and management. Reference texts published by Borten(1) and by Corfman et al.(2) Provide comprehensive reviews of laparoscopic complications, and every gynecologic endoscopic surgeon should review these or a similar text.

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  1. Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Alabama School of Medicine, 618 South 20th St., Birmingham, AL, 35233-7333, USA

    Ricardo Azziz M.D., M.P.H. (Professor) (Professor)

  2. Division of Reproductive Endocrinology, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Emory University School of Medicine, 1639 Pierce Drive, Atlanta, GA, 30322, USA

    Ana Alvarez Murphy M.D. (Director) (Director)

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Smith, S. (1997). Minimizing, Recognizing, and Managing Laparoscopic Complications. In: Azziz, R., Murphy, A.A. (eds) Practical Manual of Operative Laparoscopy and Hysteroscopy. Springer, New York, NY. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4612-1886-9_25

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