Complications of laparoscopy

Br Med J. 1975 Mar 29;1(5960):727-8. doi: 10.1136/bmj.1.5960.727.

Abstract

Five years' experience with the laparoscope raises doubts about its continued use for sterilization. As a diagnostic tool, however, it serves a useful function.

MeSH terms

  • Abdomen
  • Abdominal Injuries
  • Abdominal Muscles
  • Amenorrhea / diagnosis
  • Burns
  • Endometriosis / diagnosis
  • Female
  • Heart Arrest
  • Humans
  • Infertility / diagnosis
  • Laparoscopy / adverse effects*
  • Laparoscopy / methods
  • Length of Stay
  • Male
  • Pain / diagnosis
  • Postoperative Complications
  • Pregnancy
  • Pregnancy, Ectopic / diagnosis
  • Sepsis
  • Sterilization, Reproductive / methods
  • Thrombophlebitis
  • Wound Infection
  • Wounds and Injuries