Laparoscopic ultrasonography. Has it extended the horizon?
Laparoscopic ultrasonography complements conventional radiologic evaluation of the biliary system at cholecystectomy. Addition of laparoscopic ultrasonography for staging patients with hepatic and pancreatic cancer improves accuracy and minimizes futile laparotomy. Dedicated laparoscopic ultrasound-guided biopsy devices facilitate tissue sampling. Ultrasonography will play an increasingly important role in laparoscopic diagnosis and treatment.
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Department of Surgery, University of Colorado Health Science Center, Denver, USA.
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D000005:Abdomen / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D007432:Intraoperative Period; D010535:Laparoscopy; D014463:Ultrasonography / Q000379:methods