The use and maintenance of laparoscope in gynecology at Ramathibodi Hospital.
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.
Poomarporn
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Department of Nursing, Faculty of Medicine, Ramathibodi Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand.
Ballangpoti
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Chaichit
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Chaturachinda
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D005260:Female; D006176:Gynecology / Q000295:instrumentation*; D006801:Humans; D020706:Laparoscopes; D012189:Retrospective Studies; D013785:Thailand