title: Videolaseroscopy. The CO2 laser for advanced operative laparoscopy.
abstract: A specific technique of advanced operative laparoscopy, known as videolaseroscopy, using the CO2 laser and videomonitor, is described. Operating room setup, anesthesia considerations, and specific applications to pelvic disease are elaborated.
authors.affiliation: Fertility and Endoscopy Center, Atlanta, Georgia.
authors.forename: C R
authors.initials: CR
authors.lastname: Nezhat
authors.forename: F R
authors.initials: FR
authors.lastname: Nezhat
authors.forename: S L
authors.initials: SL
authors.lastname: Silfen
mesh_terms: D000758:Anesthesia; D002245:Carbon Dioxide; D016288:Computer Terminals; D005260:Female; D005831:Genital Diseases, Female / Q000601:surgery; D005833:Genital Neoplasms, Female / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D010535:Laparoscopy / Q000379:methods*; D053685:Laser Therapy / Q000379:methods*; D009873:Operating Rooms; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000517:prevention & control; D011300:Preoperative Care
chemical_list: D002245:Carbon Dioxide