The value of laparoscopy in general surgery.

  • 1 May 1977
    • journal article
    • Vol. 18  (5) , 235-40
Abstract
Fifty-six general surgical patients were evaluated by laparoscopy, primarily for diagnostic problems, ascites or liver assessment for potential metastatic disease. There was minimal morbidity and no mortality from the procedure. Overall laparoscopic accuracy was 87%. In properly selected cases, laparoscopy can often resolve a diagnostic problem, determine the extent of disease and permit initiation of appropriate therapy.

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