title: The role of the laparoscopic nurse practitioner.
abstract: Since the appointment of the author as laparoscopic nurse practitioner at Milton Keynes Hospital Trust, there have been more cholecystectomy operations, but fewer patients have required open surgery or inpatient admission, with substantial cost savings. The author describes how the role developed and the opportunities it presents for nurses.
authors.affiliation: Milton Keynes General NHS Trust.
authors.forename: C
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Caballero
mesh_terms: D002322:Career Mobility; D006801:Humans; D007587:Job Description; D010535:Laparoscopy / Q000451:nursing*; D009722:Nurse Practitioners / Q000458:organization & administration; D013527:Perioperative Nursing