title: Modified method of open laparoscopy.
abstract: A modified method of open laparoscopy was performed on 175 patients. The operations were done from July 1978 through March 1983 at Orange Memorial Hospital, Orange, Texas. All the surgical laparoscopies were performed under general anesthesia with intubation. A double incision was used in all cases. There were no complications during surgery and no major postoperative problems. Cellulitis of the umbilicus was noted in three cases and stitch abscess of the second incision in one case. The majority of the patients were discharged from the hospital within 24 hours of surgery. This modified open method seems to be simple, safe and uncomplicated.
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Sur
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000768:Anesthesia, General; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007247:Infertility, Female / Q000601:surgery; D020706:Laparoscopes; D010535:Laparoscopy / Q000379:methods*; D009339:Needles; D010048:Ovarian Cysts / Q000601:surgery; D000292:Pelvic Inflammatory Disease / Q000601:surgery