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Emergency and Diagnostic Laparoscopy

Diagnostic Laparoscopy in the Acute Abdomen, Laparoscopic Appendectomy, Laparoscopic Lysis of Adhesions.

Laparoscopic repair of Perforated Duodenal Ulcer We have recently published 37 cases performed. These results showed patients treated laparoscopically experienced less postoperative pain, quicker return to normal activity and shorter hospital stay.

 

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Laparoscopic Appendectomy showing exposure of the appendix prior to resection.


Size of trocar insertion site ( < 7 mm), "keyhole surgery".

 
 



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