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Severe complications associated with laparoscopy are rare, but as a large number of laparoscopies are carried out each year, the impact and consequence of these complications are considerable. The complications maybe life threatening, and the consequences of damage to the bowel, major blood vessels, and urinary tract are potentially catastrophic, leading to considerable physical and emotional suffering as well as significant financial cost.
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Ogah, J.A. (2008). Laparoscopic Surgery. In: O’Donovan, P. (eds) Complications in Gynecological Surgery. Springer, London. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-84628-883-8_8
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