title: Laparoscopic surgery in urology.
abstract: In recent months, laparoscopy has been used for such urological procedures as varicocelectomy, pelvic lymph node dissection and even nephrectomy. It would appear that laparoscopic surgery is going to make an important contribution to the field of endourology. In order to assess the current status and value of laparoscopic techniques to urologists, we have reviewed the history of laparoscopy in general and urologic laparoscopy in particular.
authors.affiliation: Department of Urology, University of Virginia Health Sciences Center, Charlottesville.
authors.forename: H
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Ozkara
authors.forename: L R
authors.initials: LR
authors.lastname: Watson
mesh_terms: D004739:England; D005060:Europe; D005260:Female; D049672:History, 19th Century; D049673:History, 20th Century; D006801:Humans; D010535:Laparoscopy / Q000266:history*; D008297:Male; D014481:United States; D014570:Urologic Diseases / Q000601:surgery*; D014572:Urology / Q000266:history*