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laparoscopyor peritoneoscopyProcedure for inspecting the abdominal cavity using a laparoscope; also surgery requiring use of a laparoscope. Laparoscopes use fibre-optic lights and small video cameras to show tissues and organs on a monitor. Laparoscopic surgical procedures include gallbladder, appendix, and tumour removal; tubal ligation; and hysterectomy. After carbon dioxide is pumped in to expand the space for the instruments, small incisions are made and the laparoscope and instruments inserted. Less invasive than traditional (open) surgery, laparoscopy reduces postoperative pain, recovery time, and length of hospital stay. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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The laparoscopy training videos were produced in collaboration with another institution, and edited with Camtasia Studio software (Okemos, MI). The hospital continues to expand and improve its facilities--and the latest project, laparoscopy for keyhole surgery, is being funded by Tinplate itself. The center has facilities for oral surgery, gastrointestinal procedures, cataract implants, knee and shoulder arthroscopy, bunion surgeries, laparoscopy, hernia repairs and other outpatient surgery. |
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