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Laparoscopy

There is a risk of puncturing an organ, which could cause leakage of intestinal contents, or bleeding into the abdominal cavity. This often happens when the doctor switches from laparoscopy to an open surgical procedure. Severe injury may result in infection or the need for blood transfusion.

Your ability to havelaparoscopic surgerymay belimited by previous abdominal surgery. Often surgerymakes scars form, which prevents the safe passage of theinstruments into the abdomen. Itmay also prevent the abdominal wall from beingproperly liftedby the gas.

For complex laparoscopic operations, patients should consult with their doctor to find the best center for the specific operation.

Townsend CM, Beauchamp RD, Evers BM, Mattox KL,Sabiston Textbook of Surgery, 17th ed. St. Louis, MO: WB Saunders; 2004:445-464.

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