title: Dealing with complications in laparoscopy.
abstract: With increasing adoption of laparoscopic surgery in gynaecology, there has been a corresponding rise in the types and rates of complications reported. This article sets out to classify complications associated with laparoscopy according to the phases of the surgery; assess the incidence, the mechanisms, the presentations; and recommend methods for preventing and dealing with complications in laparoscopic surgery. Its aim is to promote a culture of risk management based on the development of strategies to improve patient safety and outcome.
authors.affiliation: Centre for Advanced Reproductive Endosurgery, (CARE), Royal North Shore Hospital, University of Sydney, Sydney, Australia. alanlam@sydneycare.com.au
authors.forename: Alan
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Lam
authors.forename: Yuval
authors.initials: Y
authors.lastname: Kaufman
authors.forename: Su Yen
authors.initials: SY
authors.lastname: Khong
authors.forename: Andy
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Liew
authors.forename: Stephen
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Ford
authors.forename: George
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Condous
mesh_terms: D002319:Cardiovascular System / Q000293:injuries; D003142:Communication; D003376:Counseling; D004618:Embolism, Air / Q000209:etiology; D005260:Female; D041981:Gastrointestinal Tract / Q000293:injuries; D005831:Genital Diseases, Female / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D007327:Insufflation / Q000009:adverse effects; D007431:Intraoperative Complications / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control; D010535:Laparoscopy / Q000009:adverse effects*; D056888:Patient Positioning; D020196:Trauma, Nervous System / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control; D014551:Urinary Tract / Q000293:injuries