title: Laparoscopy: risks, benefits and complications.
abstract: This article discusses the benefits and risks of laparoscopy. Also discussed are complications of laparoscopy and methods to avoid or treat these adversities.
authors.affiliation: Surgical Specialists, 1351 Julieanna Drive, West Chester, PA 19380, USA. dlw522@aol.com
authors.forename: Diana L
authors.initials: DL
authors.lastname: Wadlund
mesh_terms: D004618:Embolism, Air / Q000209:etiology; D006801:Humans; D010535:Laparoscopy / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000706:statistics & numerical data / Q000639:trends; D018579:Patient Selection; D011028:Pneumoperitoneum, Artificial / Q000009:adverse effects*; D018570:Risk Assessment