[Forensic aspects of laparoscopic surgery].
There has been a substantial increase in the use of laparoscopic surgery over the years as a result of the proven advantages it offers in terms of reduced hospital stay, reduced costs, and better esthetic results compared to traditional surgery. As regards the issue of professional liability, this kind of procedure calls for analysis of major aspects such as indications, the obtaining of informed consent, execution, and postoperative course.
Farneti
Antonio
A
Istituto di Medicina Legale e delle Assicurazioni--Università degli Studi di Milano.
Arcari
Vera
V
Burgazzi
Eleonora
E
D006801:Humans; D007558:Italy; D010535:Laparoscopy / Q000592:standards; D007902:Length of Stay; D016365:Liability, Legal