Diagnostic accuracy of 2 mm microlaparoscopy.
OBJECTIVE
To assess the diagnostic accuracy of a 2 mm microlaparoscope compared to the conventional 10 mm laparoscope.


METHODS
A prospective study.


METHODS
Fifty-two patients underwent 2 mm and 10 mm laparoscopy in the same session. All procedures were videotaped and the quality of visualization for both methods was assessed by an independent investigator using a 3-step grading scale.


RESULTS
Diagnostic information was found to be similar for both methods.


CONCLUSIONS
In most cases undergoing laparoscopy for diagnostic purposes 2 mm microlaparoscopy yields sufficient information to abandon the conventional 10 mm technique.
Haeusler
G
G
Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, University of Vienna, Austria.
Lehner
R
R
Hanzal
E
E
Kainz
C
C
D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D006176:Gynecology / Q000295:instrumentation*; D006801:Humans; D020706:Laparoscopes; D011446:Prospective Studies