title: [Validity of laparoscopy in the diagnosis of digestive system diseases].
abstract: Laparoscopy, a diagnostic procedure used in Gastroenterology, Surgery and Gynecology is a safe and effective method allowing direct vision of the contents of the abdominal cavity. Since the introduction of different imaging techniques, indications of laparoscopy have decreased. However, it is still useful in the evaluation of peritoneal diseases, liver disease, lymphoma and granulomatosis. The usefulness of laparoscopy is limited in the diagnosis of jaundice, cysts and abdominal masses.
authors.affiliation: Centro de Gastroenterología, Hospital Clínico de la Universidad de Chile, Santiago.
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Sapunar
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Bardi
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D004066:Digestive System Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis*; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D010535:Laparoscopy / Q000379:methods*; D008875:Middle Aged
vernacular_title: Vigencia de la laparoscopía en el diagnóstico de enfermedades digestivas.