title: Laparoscopic retrieval of a fractured infuse-a-cath catheter.
abstract: The laparoscopic approach is being used in an increasing variety of surgical procedures which have traditionally been performed by the gynecologic oncologist in an open fashion. We here report the first published case of laparoscopic retrieval of a detached intraperitoneal catheter.
authors.affiliation: Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, UCLA Center for the Health Sciences 90024.
authors.forename: F J
authors.initials: FJ
authors.lastname: Montz
authors.forename: D
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Moffitt
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Palmieri
mesh_terms: D002408:Catheters, Indwelling; D004868:Equipment Failure; D005260:Female; D005547:Foreign Bodies / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D010535:Laparoscopy; D008875:Middle Aged; D010388:Pelvis / Q000601:surgery*; D010529:Peritoneal Cavity