title: Laparoscopy for the general surgeon.
abstract: A group of three general surgeons in a small community hospital found laparoscopy and laparascopic tuball ligations to be a valuable addition to their practice. Equipment costs and training costs are not prohibitive for a small hospital. The procedures result in minimal morbidity, and have enhanced treatment of gynecologic problems.
mesh_terms: D003120:Colorado; D005260:Female; D005831:Genital Diseases, Female / Q000175:diagnosis*; D006744:Hospital Bed Capacity, 100 to 299; D006764:Hospitals, Community; D006801:Humans; D010535:Laparoscopy / Q000191:economics / Q000379:methods; D011247:Pregnancy; D013246:Sterilization, Tubal / Q000379:methods*