title: The use and maintenance of laparoscope in gynecology at Ramathibodi Hospital.
abstract: The average use of laparoscope in Ramathibodi Hospital during 1974-1986 was 656.9 cases per year (range = 394-830 cases). The light bulb was the most frequently damaged at the rate of 5 bulbs per 1,000 procedures. The life of the instrument can be prolonged through proper care and continuous maintenance as well as experienced operators and assisting team.
authors: Department of Nursing, Faculty of Medicine, Ramathibodi Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand.
authors: O A
authors: OA
authors: Poomarporn
authors: V
authors: V
authors: Ballangpoti
authors: S
authors: S
authors: Chaichit
authors: K
authors: K
authors: Chaturachinda
mesh_terms: D005260:Female; D006176:Gynecology / Q000295:instrumentation*; D006801:Humans; D020706:Laparoscopes; D012189:Retrospective Studies; D013785:Thailand