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Operative Gynecologic Endoscopy

Part of the book series: Clinical Perspectives in Obstetrics and Gynecology ((CPOG))

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Advanced operative and laser laparoscopy have become commonly accepted procedures. General, regional, and local anesthesia have all been used widely and safely for laparoscopy in hospitals and medical centers thoughout the world. Advancements in anesthetic and surgical techniques have decreased complications and recovery time while increasing patient acceptance of laparoscopy as an outpatient procedure. The choice of anesthetic technique varies with the requirements of the surgeon, the health status and preference of the patient, the type of facility, and the availability of well-trained professionals, support personnel and equipment. This choice can be made intelligently only when the physiologic changes that accompany the procedure are known and the surgeon and anesthesiologist are familiar with them.

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  1. Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Louisville School of Medicine, Louisville, Kentucky, USA

    Joseph S. Sanfilippo M.D. (Professor) & Ronald L. Levine M.D. (Clinical Professor) (Professor) &  (Clinical Professor)

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Lucas, L.F., Rigor, B.M. (1989). Anesthesia. In: Sanfilippo, J.S., Levine, R.L. (eds) Operative Gynecologic Endoscopy. Clinical Perspectives in Obstetrics and Gynecology. Springer, New York, NY. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4684-0330-5_12

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