title: [Laparoscopy in urology].
abstract: Since the past 10 years, results have established laparoscopy's efficacy. It is actually a consistent surgical option for a lot of indications met in urology. The rational behind performing laparoscopic procedures includes shorter hospital stays, less postoperative pain and a more rapid return to usual activity. Drawbacks of laparoscopy include significant learning curve, longer operative times and higher overall costs. One particular focus is the oncologic applications of laparoscopy for nephrectomy and specially for radical prostatectomy. Laparoscopy become nowadays an usual part of the armamenturium of urological teams.
authors.affiliation: Service d'Urologie, Hôpital Erasme, U.L.B.
authors.forename: Th
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Roumeguère
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Bollens
authors.forename: Th
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Quackels
authors.forename: M Vanden
authors.initials: MV
authors.lastname: Bossche
authors.forename: A R
authors.initials: AR
authors.lastname: Zlotta
authors.forename: C C
authors.initials: CC
authors.lastname: Schulman
mesh_terms: D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D010535:Laparoscopy; D008297:Male; D009392:Nephrectomy / Q000379:methods; D011468:Prostatectomy / Q000379:methods; D014570:Urologic Diseases / Q000601:surgery*