Abstract
There is no doubt concerning the diagnostic value of laparoscopy in general surgery, gastroenterology and oncology. The maximal benefit is derived if surgeons use this diagnostic facility regularly as an integral part of their routine practice. Often the benefit extends beyond establishing the diagnosis in that this simple and safe diagnostic procedure influences the subsequent management of the patient. In some instances, it avoids the need for a laparotomy and reduces the cost of treatment for this reason and by obviating the need for expensive imaging tests. In the latter respect, it is of special practical benefit in underprivileged countries where high technological imaging facilities are not available. This chapter addresses three aspects of laparoscopy in surgical practice:
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Its diagnostic potential in the elective and emergency situation.
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The ancillary methods which enhance or confirm the diagnostic potency of the procedure.
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Laparoscopic adhesiolysis.
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Cuschieri, A. (1992). Diagnostic Laparoscopy and Laparoscopic Adhesiolysis. In: Cuschieri, A., Buess, G., Périssat, J. (eds) Operative Manual of Endoscopic Surgery. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-662-22257-7_15
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