title: [Forensic aspects of laparoscopic surgery].
abstract: 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.
authors.affiliation: Istituto di Medicina Legale e delle Assicurazioni--Università degli Studi di Milano.
authors.forename: Antonio
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Farneti
authors.forename: Vera
authors.initials: V
authors.lastname: Arcari
authors.forename: Eleonora
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Burgazzi
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D007558:Italy; D010535:Laparoscopy / Q000592:standards; D007902:Length of Stay; D016365:Liability, Legal