Combined laparoscopic endoscopic procedures.
The combination of laparoscopy and flexible endoscopy has expanded the minimally invasive approaches to both benign and malignant gastrointestinal disease. This article reviews the current applications of combined approaches to gastric, colonic, and pancreatic pathology.
Rosen
Michael J
MJ
Department of Surgery, Case Medical Center, University Hospitals of Cleveland, Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine, 11100 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland, OH 44106, USA. michael.rosen@uhhs.com
Ponsky
Jeffrey
J
D016099:Endoscopy, Gastrointestinal / Q000379:methods*; D005770:Gastrointestinal Neoplasms / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D010535:Laparoscopy / Q000379:methods*