Enthusiasm and teamwork--the basis for increase in laparoscopic surgery for ectopic pregnancy: an Inner London district hospital experience.
Laparoscopic surgery is the gold standard in the surgical management of ectopic pregnancy. It results in lower morbidity, less impact on reproductive health and faster return to normal activity. However, laparoscopic management is not available to all women. Between April 2001 and March 2002 a prospective audit of surgical management of ectopic pregnancy was carried out; 88.7% were performed laparoscopically, most due to concerted consultant input to the care of women with ectopic pregnancy.
Odejinmi
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F
Newham Healthcare NHS Trust, London, UK.
Madhuvrata
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P
Naftalin
A
A
Boulton
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J
Chenoy
R
R
Raveendran
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M
D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D010535:Laparoscopy / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D008131:London; D008485:Medical Audit; D008875:Middle Aged; D010348:Patient Care Team; D011247:Pregnancy; D011271:Pregnancy, Ectopic / Q000601:surgery*; D011295:Prenatal Care; D011446:Prospective Studies; D012017:Referral and Consultation; D014504:Urban Health; D014600:Utilization Review