Diagnostic Laparoscopy

Authors

Michael M. Lawenko, De La Salle Medical and Health Sciences Institute

Publication Date

1-1-2022

Document Type

Book

Publication Title

Mastering Endo Laparoscopic and Thoracoscopic Surgery Elsa Manual

Abstract

Diagnostic laparoscopy is used in endoscopic surgery for the diagnosis of intra-abdominal pathologies. This technique has the capability for directly visualizing intra-abdominal organs with the opportunity for gathering tissue biopsy, fluid aspiration, and tissue cultures. This procedure has the capability to aid other possible interventional alternatives.

First Page

91

Last Page

92

APA Citation

Lawenko, M.M. (2023). Diagnostic Laparoscopy. In: Lomanto, D., Chen, W.TL., Fuentes, M.B. (eds) Mastering Endo-Laparoscopic and Thoracoscopic Surgery. Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-19-3755-2_15