title: Laparoscopy in General Surgery: The pros and cons of endoscopic surgery.
abstract: After a period of rather slow initial acceptance by general surgeons, laparoscopy and video endoscopic surgery have suddenly burst on to the surgical scene. Almost overnight many of the surgical procedures once requiring a large incision are now being performed through small punctures. This article describes some of the more common procedures and discusses the merits and difficulties associated with these innovations.
authors.forename: P J
authors.initials: PJ
authors.lastname: O'Regan
authors.forename: D L
authors.initials: DL
authors.lastname: Anderson