The myths of laparoscopic surgery

Article Abstract:

Several myths about laparoscopic surgery have arisen, including the notion that it's cheaper, that new technology is always better than old technology, that laparoscopic surgery always has the same outcome as general surgery, and that every gynecologist can learn to do it. All new technologies should be critically evaluated before they are widely adopted.

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Laparoscopic port site implantation with ovarian cancer

Article Abstract:

Three cases are reported of women with ovarian cancer who were treated with laparoscopic surgery. This involves making a small incision in the abdomen through which the ovary was removed. Several weeks later, remnants of the cancer had spread to the incision site.

Complications and side effects, Ovarian cancer, Cancer metastasis

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The effects of carbon dioxide pneumoperitoneum on seeding of tumor in port sites in a rat model

Article Abstract:

Laparoscopic surgery for cancer can cause tumor cells to spread to areas where the surgeons made incisions. This was confirmed in a study of rats, and pumping carbon dioxide into the abdomen increased the spread of cancer cells to incisions.

Health aspects, Development and progression, Cancer

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