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Laparoscopic urology: fantasy or foundation.

E M McDougall1, R V Clayman

  • 1Division of Urologic Surgery, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, Missouri, USA.

The Canadian Journal of Urology
|April 1, 1994
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Laparoscopic urology is a developing field with growing interest but ongoing debate regarding its clinical use. Advances may lead to minimally invasive surgical cures without incisional morbidity.

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Area of Science:

  • Urology
  • Minimally Invasive Surgery
  • Surgical Technology

Background:

  • Laparoscopy represents a significant advancement in urologic endoscopic techniques.
  • There is increasing literature on laparoscopic urologic procedures.
  • Debate exists regarding the clinical applicability and appropriateness of these techniques.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the current status and future potential of laparoscopy in urology.
  • To address the ongoing discussions on the clinical value of laparoscopic urologic procedures.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of recent reports on laparoscopic urology.
  • Analysis of the current state of technological development in the field.

Main Results:

  • Laparoscopic urology is in its early stages of development.
  • Technological progress and practitioner innovation are key drivers.

Conclusions:

  • Laparoscopic surgery holds the potential to eliminate incisional morbidity.
  • Further development may establish laparoscopy as a standard of care in urology.

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