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	Laparoscopic Surgery
		Laparoscopic surgery is a surgical technique also called by many names like minimally invasive surgery, minimal access surgery, endoscopic surgery, and keyhole surgery.
		Laparoscopic surgery became more popular and was applied to other organs like the gall bladder.
		The advantages of laparoscopic surgery over standard open surgery include less postoperative pain and discomfort, quicker recovery times, shorter length of stay, earlier resumption of physical activities and smaller scars.
	www.bladderdir.com /LaparoscopicSurgery (514 words)

	Laparoscopic Surgery - Patients - American College of Gastroenterology
		Laparoscopic surgery refers to a special technique by which the surgeon performs the surgery through several small holes in the abdomen with the aid of a camera.
		For conditions of the small intestine, laparoscopic surgery may be performed to repair hernias, perforations (ruptures of the wall), and remove short segments of the intestine that contain tumors or focal areas of active inflammatory bowel disease.
		Laparoscopic surgery of hernias provides the surgeon the opportunity to repair the weak muscle wall so the tissue cannot be trapped and allows earlier return to normal activities.
	www.acg.gi.org /patients/gihealth/ls.asp (1314 words)

	Laparoscopic Surgery in Urology
		Laparoscopy is a minimally invasive alternative to standard open surgery in which a special camera called a laparoscope is used to produce an inside view of the abdominal cavity.
		Also called "keyhole" or "band-aid" surgery, laparoscopy is a minimally invasive procedure because it requires 3 or 4 small incisions rather than a single large one in the abdomen.
		Because the incisions are small, laparoscopic surgery produces less bleeding and scarring, reduced post-operative pain and shorter hospital stays, and patients experience a quicker return to normal eating habits and daily activities.
	www.clevelandclinic.org /health/health-info/docs/1900/1990.asp?index=7456 (496 words)

	Laparoscopic Gallbladder Surgery Claim, Lawsuit, Lawyer
		If your laparoscopic cholecystectomy was during your doctor’s learning curve, you may have an additional cause of action if you weren’t fully informed about this prior to the surgery.
		Also, if your surgeon was not adequately trained and/or hadn’t performed an adequate number of supervised surgeries prior to operating on you, you may have a strong case against the doctor and/or the hospital that allowed the doctor to perform the procedure.
		If you were not advised of all the risks associated with the laparoscopic gallbladder surgery procedure in relation to traditional gallbladder surgery — and in particular the risk of bile duct injury — there may be additional liability on the part of the doctor.
	www.laparoscopicsurgeryinfo.com /claim.htm (546 words)

	Colon Cancer * Laparoscopic colorectal surgery for cancer: Is it ready for prime time? * colon cancer surgery
		Laparoscopic colorectal surgery is now being performed routinely for benign processes such as inflammatory bowel disease, rectal prolapse, benign polyps, and diverticular disease.
		Laparoscopic rectal resection is considerably more difficult than colon resection, due to the narrow confines of the bony pelvis, and the need to identify retroperitoneal structures such as the nerves that control sexual and bladder function(11).
		The laparoscopic approach to colon cancer is associated with smaller incisions, reduced pain, less postoperative narcotic requirement, shorter hospitalization, and quicker recovery.
	www.cancernews.com /articles/laparoscopiccancersurgery.htm (2028 words)

	General Laparoscopic Surgery
		Laparoscopic surgery is performed with long, narrow instruments inserted through incisions that are smaller than those required for traditional, open surgical techniques.
		During the laparoscopic technique, the affected area is reinforced with a mesh patch that is stitched to the back of the abdominal wall, around the hernia.
		The laparoscopic technique is considerably more successful than the traditional method of attempting to put stitches directly over the opening in the abdominal wall, which often leads to complications.
	www.humed.com /surgery/laparoscopic/what.shtml (826 words)

	LAPAROSCOPIC SURGERY COMPLICATIONS
		The limited control of the operative field in laparoscopic surgery as compared to open cholecystectomy may result in inadvertent injury to the bowel by "past pointing" - the surgeon may be pushing the trigger a split second away from the target resulting in an unintended burn.
		And failure to abort a difficult laparoscopic surgery and convert to open and safer surgery may be considered as departure from the standard of care especially in cases performed by relatively inexperienced surgeons.
		I believe that laparoscopic surgery by inexperience surgeons should be discouraged and that hospitals have a duty to credential, supervise, and track the performance of laparoscopic surgery in their operative facilities.
	www.danaise.com /laparoscopic_surgery_7-5.htm (2986 words)

	Female Urology - Laparoscopic Kidney Surgery
		Laparoscopic surgery has been around for over 25 years and is minimally invasive way for surgeons to perform surgery with less pain, less bleeding, and often better outcomes due to improved vision and precision.
		The risks of laparoscopic surgery are identical to that of open surgery in that there is a risk of bleeding, infection, and damage to other organs and structures that lie near the area of operation.
		Some laparoscopic surgeries require that the intestines be empty of any gas and food and therefore patients may be placed on a clear liquid diet for two or three days prior to the surgery.
	www.urologyteam.com /female-urology/laparascopic.htm (1260 words)

	Minimally Invasive & Laparoscopic Surgery Center - Common Questions
		As with any surgery or procedure there are always some risks and potential for complications related to the procedure and to anesthesia which your own physician or surgeon can discuss with you.
		Laparoscopic surgery is associated with less pain, faster recovery, shorter hospital stays and better cosmetic results.
		We are fellowship trained in laparoscopic surgery and have broad experience in performing and teaching the many complex types of laparoscopic procedures currently in practice nationally.
	www.milsurgery.com /commonqs.html (742 words)

	Laparoscopic Surgery to Reduce Obesity
		By comparison, the less-invasive laparoscopic method uses 5-6 small incisions (up to 1/2 inch each) through which a small fiber-optic tube (the laparoscope) is inserted, and connected to a video camera.
		Laparoscopic surgery also reduces post-operative pain, as well as risk of large scars and abdominal hernia, and helps safeguards the patient's immune function.
		Laparoscopic or open bariatric surgery, such as gastric banding or stomach bypass, is not an easy solution to severe clinical obesity or weight loss.
	www.bariatric-surgery.info /laparoscopy-and-laparoscopic-surgery.htm (344 words)

	ADVANCED LAPAROSCOPIC, TELEROBOTIC & BARIATRIC SURGERY
		LAPAROSCOPIC SURGERY - A new type of surgery that decreases the size of incisions used by surgeons that causes less pain and speeds recovery compared to traditionsl surgical techniques.
		LAPAROSCOPIC COLECTOMY - Laparoscopic removal of a part of the colon for diverticulitis, colon cancer, rectal cancer, colorectal cancer, Crohn's Disease, Chronic Ulcerative Colitis, rectal prolapse, volvulus, sigmoid volvulus, cecal volvulus or constipation.
		LAPAROSCOPIC CHOLECYSTECTOMY - Surgical removal of the gallbladder for gallstones, cholelithiasis, acute cholecystitis, chronic cholecystitis, choledocholithiasis, biliary colic or common bile duct stones.
	www.lapsurgery.com (357 words)

	Laparoscopic Gallbladder Surgery
		With the invention of the laparoscopic procedure in 1989, the surgery can now be performed through several small openings, can be completed in one to three hours, and has a much shorter recovery time.
		During a laparoscopic gallbladder surgery, a tube carrying a video camera is inserted through an incision in the navel.
		The challenge in performing the surgery correctly is for the surgeon to properly identify each duct on the television camera and be sure he or she is cutting and clipping the proper one.
	www.laparoscopicsurgeryinfo.com /procedure.htm (630 words)

	Laparoscopic gallbladder surgery for gallstones
		People who have laparoscopic gallbladder surgery are sore for about a week, but within 2 to 3 weeks they have much less discomfort than people who have open surgery.
		Laparoscopic gallbladder surgery is the best method of treating gallstones that cause symptoms, unless there is a reason that the surgery should not be done.
		Laparoscopic surgery is used most commonly when no factors are present that may complicate the surgery.
	www.webmd.com /digestive-disorders/laparoscopic-gallbladder-surgery-for-gallstones (940 words)

	Laparoscopic Gallbladder Surgery Attorneys
		For a free, no-obligation consultation about your laparoscopic gallbladder surgery case and the complications, treatment or possible medical malpractice claims, lawsuits or settlements, contact one of our laparoscopic gallbladder surgery attorneys.
		The content provided on this website about laparoscopic gallbladder surgery is provided by the laparoscopic gallbladder surgery attorneys at the Trief and Olk law firm.
		It is intended for informational purposes only and should not be taken as formal legal advice nor does the use of this web site constitute a client attorney relationship.
	www.laparoscopicsurgeryinfo.com /disclaimer.htm (169 words)

	Laparoscopic surgery for pheochromocytoma
		Janetschek: Laparoscopic surgery on the adrenal gland is a highly specific procedure which requires not only mastery of laparoscopic surgery in general but also broad experience with open adrenalectomy.
		Surgery for pheochromocytoma carries the risk of a life-threatening elevation of blood pressure during the operation, which, however, can be prevented by gentle handling of the adrenal tissue and by tying off the adrenal vein early in the procedure.
		As already mentioned, laparoscopic adrenal-sparing surgery for pheochromocytoma and laparoscopic excision of extra-adrenal pheos are new therapeutic concepts which we have recently introduced at Innsbruck University Hospital.
	www.vhl.org /newsletter/vhl1997/97aepheo.htm (1431 words)

	Laparoscopic Surgery for Obesity (Site not responding. Last check: )
		In the laparoscopic method, a small fiberoptic tube (the laparoscope), connected to a video camera, is inserted through the small abdominal incisions.
		When this procedure is done laparoscopically, patients recover faster and often return to work in 2 weeks (as compared to 4 -6 with traditional surgery).
		Laparoscopic surgery also protects the patient's immune function, whereas open surgery can compromise the immune system and even promote the growth of any existing tumors.
	www.columbiasurgery.org /divisions/obesity/surgical_laparoscopic.html (348 words)

	Laparoscopic Surgery
		Laparoscopic surgery is provided by Dr. Sandra L. Hanson, MD, F.A.C.S. Dr. Hanson is board certified by the American College of Surgeons and is a fellow of the American College of Surgeons.
		Surgery performed with the aid of these cameras is known as keyhole, porthole or minimally invasive surgery.
		Laparoscopic gallbladder surgery (cholecystectomy) removes the gallbladder and gallstones through several small incisions in the abdomen.
	lakewoodhealthsystem.com /Services/Surgery/Laproscopy.htm (356 words)

	Laparoscopic Surgery
		Laparoscopic surgical instruments are designed to minimize gas loss through placement holes to ensure the abdomen stays adequately inflated for exposure.
		The main motivation for development of laparoscopic techniques for operations that were previously performed by an open operation was to avoid the incision and subsequent scar associated with open surgery.
		Devices to allow laparoscopic surgery to be performed at lower insufflation pressures may have a significant role in the future.
	www.rashaduniversity.com /lasu.html (4059 words)

	Vanderbilt Laparoscopic Surgery Center and Fellowship ProgramDepartment of Surgery
		Laparoscopic techniques minimize the invasiveness of many traditionally performed open surgical procedures and thereby are an attractive treatment alternative for many appropriately selected patients.
		The aim of the Fellowship is to enhance the cognitive and particularly the technical abilities of the fellow in advanced laparoscopic procedures.
		The faculty of the Vanderbilt Laparoscopic Surgery Center are members of the Society of American Gastrointestinal Endoscopic Surgeons (SAGES), the leading professional society of board certified surgeons who use endoscopy and laparoscopy as an integral part of their treatment of patients.
	www.mc.vanderbilt.edu /surgery/laphome.html (237 words)

	Women's Surgery Group
		After the laparoscope is placed through the umbilicus, two or three other small (1/4 inch) incisions are made in the abdomen, usually in or near the pubic hairline.
		The precision attained during laparoscopic surgery becomes extremely important when the gynecologist is treating endometriosis, adhesions, ovarian masses, and gynecologic cancer.
		Most patients undergoing laparoscopic surgery are dismissed the same day, although a few may require an overnight stay in the hospital.
	www.womenssurgerygroup.com /treatments/laparoscopic.asp (499 words)

	[ParkerMD.com] Treatment Options for Ovarian Cysts
		Surgery may be considered necessary if a cyst appears suspicious for cancer on the sonogram, if it causes severe pain, if it continues to grow, or if it does not go away in 8-10 weeks.
		Ovarian cyst surgery can be performed using a telescope placed through the navel, called a laparoscope, and small instruments placed into the abdominal cavity near the pubic bone.
		The benefit of laparoscopic surgery is that you may leave the hospital the same day and return to normal activity within a week or two.
	www.parkermd.com /oc-treatment.htm (866 words)

	Laparoscopic Nissen Fundoplication
		During the fundoplication surgery, the surgeon improves the natural barrier between the stomach and the esophagus by wrapping a part of the stomach known as the gastric fundus around the lower esophagus.
		During the laparoscopic Nissen fundoplication procedure, surgeons use small surgical tools and a laparoscope to repair the muscle that separates the stomach and esophagus.
		These sorts of pioneering advances will continue under the leadership of Adrian Park, M.D., a nationally known leader in laparoscopic surgery who is the Chief of General Surgery at the University of Maryland Medical Center and professor of surgery at the University of Maryland School of Medicine.
	www.umm.edu /general_surgery/nissen_fundo.html (1053 words)

	Department of Surgery
		Surgery to treat a variety of common abdominal problems such as gallbladder disease, hernias, appendicitis, and chronic heartburn caused by reflux disease used to require large incisions, about a week in the hospital, and a six- to eight-week recovery time.
		Laparoscopic surgery for inserting feeding tubes is a safe and cost-effective operation to gain access to the small intestine.
		In many patients surgery is not possible because of the extent of the tumor or the presence of cirrhosis that poses an excessive risk of liver failure after the surgery.
	www.uhmc.sunysb.edu /surgery/MIS.html (3736 words)

	laparoscopic surgery
		A minimally invasive approach to surgery, laparoscopic procedures afford patients the benefit of smaller incisions, less pain, fewer heart, lung and wound complications and shortened hospital stay.
		“Laparoscopic surgery patients are usually only required to undergo a two-night hospital visit, as opposed to a stay of a week or more, and complete recovery is achieved in only two to three weeks,” says Dr. Fazio.
		Experience with more than 1,700 laparoscopic intestinal resections, and an average of five additional cases each week, has shown that the approach can be at least as safe as traditional surgical methods, when performed by a surgical team with special training and extensive experience.
	cms.clevelandclinic.org /digestivedisease/body.cfm?id=98 (313 words)

	Laparoscopic surgery Summary
		Laparoscopic surgery, also called keyhole surgery (when natural body openings are not used), bandaid surgery, or minimally invasive surgery (MIS), is a surgical technique.
		Laparoscopic surgery belongs to the field of endoscopy.
		A laparoscope consists of a Hopkins rod lens system, that is usually connected to a videocamera- single chip or three chip, a fibre optic cable system connected to a 'cold' light source, halogen or xenon, to illuminate the operative field, inserted through a 5 mm or 10 mm canula to view the operative field.
	www.bookrags.com /Laparoscopic_surgery (1123 words)

	Danbury Hospital: Laparoscopic Surgery: Cholecystectomy
		A trocar (a narrow tube-like instrument) is used by the surgeon the abdomen in the region of the navel.
		A laparoscope (a tiny video camera) connected to a special camera is inserted through the canula, giving the surgeon a magnified view of the patient's internal organs on a television screen.
		In a small number of patients the laparoscopic method is not feasible because of the inability to visualize or handle the organs effectively.
	www.danburyhospital.org /DH_surgery_layout.cfm?id=987 (714 words)

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