title: In vitro fertilization and the surgeon.
abstract: The recent successes with in vitro fertilization and embryo transfer in the management of female infertility have ramifications outside of gynaecology. Procedures of a general surgical nature in young women should be carried out with possible future oocyte aspiration via the laparoscope kept in mind.
mesh_terms: D004624:Embryo Transfer; D005260:Female; D005307:Fertilization in Vitro; D006801:Humans; D007247:Infertility, Female / Q000175:diagnosis; D001239:Inhalation; D010535:Laparoscopy; D000292:Pelvic Inflammatory Disease