title: Gynecologic laparoscopy.
abstract: Gynecologic laparoscopy is an evolving discipline. Major advances in technology have facilitated the transition from traditional "open" surgery to minimally invasive procedures. This article reviews the basic tenets of gynecologic laparoscopy: pelvic anatomy, general procedures, laparoscopic instruments, complications, and common gynecologic surgeries. Highlighted procedures include adnexal surgery, laparoscopic hysterectomy, and operations for female malignancies.
authors.affiliation: Division of Gynecologic Oncology, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Kentucky Markey Cancer Center, 800 Rose Street, 333 Whitney-Hendrickson Building, Lexington, KY 40536-0298, USA. cpdesi00@uky.edu
authors.forename: Christopher P
authors.initials: CP
authors.lastname: Desimone
authors.forename: Frederick R
authors.initials: FR
authors.lastname: Ueland
mesh_terms: D005260:Female; D005831:Genital Diseases, Female / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D007044:Hysterectomy / Q000379:methods; D010535:Laparoscopy; D008197:Lymph Node Excision; D010388:Pelvis / Q000033:anatomy & histology; D012371:Robotics; D013246:Sterilization, Tubal / Q000379:methods