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Difficulties in Urologic Laparoscopy Complications

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Urologic laparoscopy has entered the mainstream in the modern urologist’s armamentarium. Minimally invasive techniques aim to reproduce the results of open surgery with lower morbidity, less postoperative pain, and shorter convalescence.1 Laparoscopic surgery has many advantages, but its somewhat more restricted environment requires a specialized skill set, specific troubleshooting, and unique potential complications. The degree of complexity of the surgical procedure and the experience of the surgeon significantly influence complication rates.

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Noguera, R.J.S., Cuevas, C.A.G., Moncaleano, G.F., Canes, D. (2011). Difficulties in Urologic Laparoscopy Complications. In: Al-Kandari, A., Gill, I. (eds) Difficult conditions in laparoscopic urologic surgery. Springer, London. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-84882-105-7_29

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