Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Experiment Videos

[Ambulatory laparoscopy].

E R Friedrich1

  • 1Department Obstetrics and Gynecology, Washington University, St. Louis, Missouri.

Zentralblatt Fur Gynakologie
|January 1, 1991
PubMed
Summary
This summary is machine-generated.

Most endoscopic gynecologic surgeries, including tubal sterilization, can be safely performed as outpatient procedures. Utilizing local anesthesia and single-puncture laparoscopy can reduce risks and costs for gynecologic surgery patients.

Related Concept Videos

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

Postoperative hysterosalpingogram: radiographic-surgical correlation.

Radiology·1985
Same author

Estrogen-progestin pharmacodynamics of the postmenopausal endometrium studied by thymidine labeling.

American journal of obstetrics and gynecology·1982
Same author

Herpes simplex. Clinical aspects and electron microscopic findings.

American journal of obstetrics and gynecology·1969
Same author

Effects of contraceptive hormone preparations on the fine structure of the endometrium.

Obstetrics and gynecology·1967
Same author

[MENSTRUATION TODAY (II)].

Die Medizinische Welt·1963
Same author

[MENSTRUATION TODAY (I)].

Die Medizinische Welt·1963
Same journal

About 150 births naturally after previous Caesarean section.

Zentralblatt fur Gynakologie·2010
Same journal

About lutein cysts found in hydrops foetus et placentae.

Zentralblatt fur Gynakologie·2010
Same journal

The potencies of the burner epithelium, especially a tendency to form serous epitrel, squamous and mucosal epithelium.

Zentralblatt fur Gynakologie·2010
Same journal

Two double birth defects causing obstetric difficulties.

Zentralblatt fur Gynakologie·2010
Same journal

The uterine size and fundus level in the first part of pregnancy.

Zentralblatt fur Gynakologie·2010
Same journal

The crossbar interposition.

Zentralblatt fur Gynakologie·2010
See all related articles

Area of Science:

  • Gynecologic Surgery
  • Minimally Invasive Procedures
  • Anesthesia Techniques

Context:

  • Experience from 3100 tubal sterilizations and other pelviscopic operations.
  • Growing trend towards outpatient procedures in gynecologic surgery.
  • Varied insurance company expectations regarding outpatient surgery eligibility.

Purpose:

  • To evaluate the feasibility and safety of outpatient endoscopic gynecologic procedures.
  • To assess the benefits of local anesthesia over general anesthesia for short gynecologic operations.
  • To determine the optimal use of laparoscopic instrumentation for these procedures.

Summary:

  • Endoscopic gynecologic operations, particularly tubal sterilizations, can be safely conducted as outpatient procedures by experienced surgeons.

Related Experiment Videos

  • Local analgesia or 'volonelgesie' can reduce risks and costs compared to general anesthesia for many short gynecologic operations.
  • Single-puncture laparoscopy is often sufficient, with additional punctures only used when necessary. Patients with chronic pelvic pain can assist in identifying painful organs under 'volonelgesie' for targeted treatment.

    • Impact:

    • Potential for reduced healthcare costs and improved patient convenience through increased outpatient gynecologic surgery.
    • Highlights the importance of tailored anesthesia approaches, including local analgesia, to minimize patient risk.
    • Emphasizes the need for multidisciplinary collaboration and training programs to support these advanced outpatient surgical techniques.