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A urinary catheter is unnecessary, as a full bladder seldom obstructs the view. If it does, a large-bore needle can be inserted through the abdominal wall to empty the bladder. Children should go to the toilet before laparoscopy.
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Schier, F. (2003). The Patient. In: Laparoscopy in Children. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-662-05111-5_3
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