[Laparoscopic diagnosis of neoplastic diseases in ambulatory patients]

The article deals with the results of the first experience in using laparoscopy for establishing the diagnosis of neoplastic diseases of the abdominal organs in 32 patients in an out-patient clinic. The contraindications were determined and some organizational measures in conducting laparoscopy in this group of patients were mapped out. A method is suggested for closing the operative wound after laparoscopy with sutures applied through all layer under laparoscopic control. The authors consider strict selection of patients for laparoscopy in out-patient clinics to be expedient.