title: Basic techniques of laparoscopic surgery.
abstract: Laparoscopic urology has only recently become a technique of interest to many urologists. In this article, an overview of the basics common to all laparoscopic procedures is presented. In addition, the current applications of laparoscopy to urology are discussed.
authors.affiliation: Division of Urologic Surgery, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, Missouri.
authors.forename: K
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Kerbl
authors.forename: R V
authors.initials: RV
authors.lastname: Clayman
mesh_terms: D003456:Cryptorchidism / Q000601:surgery; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D010535:Laparoscopy; D008197:Lymph Node Excision; D008297:Male; D010388:Pelvis; D011182:Postoperative Care; D011183:Postoperative Complications; D014570:Urologic Diseases / Q000601:surgery*; D014646:Varicocele / Q000601:surgery