title: Complications of the laparoscopic approach.
abstract: Most laparoscopic complications occur as a result of creating and maintaining a pneumoperitoneum and the blind insertion of the first trocar. Thus, it is the complications of the laparoscopic approach rather than the complications of the laparoscopic technique for a specific condition which should be considered. The hazards and the incidences, causes, prevention and management of these complications are discussed using the experience of the author and reported data.
authors.affiliation: Reproductive Unit, Mercy Hospital for Women, Melbourne University, Victoria, Australia.
authors.forename: D J
authors.initials: DJ
authors.lastname: Hill
mesh_terms: D005260:Female; D005831:Genital Diseases, Female / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D010535:Laparoscopy / Q000009:adverse effects*; D011028:Pneumoperitoneum, Artificial / Q000009:adverse effects