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Complications of Laparoscopy

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Overall complication rates for gynecologic laparoscopy have remained at <1% with an overall mortality rate of 3.33 per 100,000 patients. This chapter is designed to discuss possible complications related to laparoscopic surgery from the time of abdominal access to the postoperative period. Mastery of surgical technique, superior anatomical knowledge, and a continuous quest to improve are essential tools for all surgeons, while prevention remains the most important factor in avoiding complications. Early recognition and management of complications in a timely, safe, and efficient fashion is the key to overcoming the pitfalls of laparoscopy.

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Mourad, J., Henderson, S., Magrina, J. (2018). Complications of Laparoscopy. In: Gomes-da-Silveira, G.G., da Silveira, G.P.G., Pessini, S.A. (eds) Minimally Invasive Gynecology. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-72592-5_32

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