Laparoscopic surgery for incontinence and genitourinary prolapse.
Surgery with the aid of a laparoscope has enabled the surgeon to visualize the pelvic viscera and supports with new clarity. This has also enabled procedures normally performed through a laparotomy incision to be performed without a large incision. Generally, this results in a reduction in postoperative pain and a reduced convalescence time. The first reports for bladder neck surgery are encouraging, but longer-term follow up is required before a full appraisal of these new techniques can be made.
Department of Urological Gynecology, St Mary's Hospital, Manchester, UK.
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D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D010535:Laparoscopy; D014550:Urinary Incontinence, Stress / Q000601:surgery*; D014596:Uterine Prolapse / Q000601:surgery*