Gynaecological laparoscopy Flashcards
1
Q
What is Gynaecological laparoscopy?
A
Endoscopic pelvic surgery
2
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What are the indications of Gynaecological laparoscopy?
A
o Diagnostic pelvic pain, diagnose endometriosis, infertility (dye test for tubal patency)
o Therapeutic sterilisation, adhesiolysis, ovarian cystectomy, salpingectomy, endometrial ablation
o Major surgery myomectomy, hysterectom
3
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What are the complications of Gynaecological laparoscopy?
A
o General = infection, bleeding, failure, damage to local structures, GA complications, VTE
