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    • Surgical Diagnostics
    • Minimally Invasive Procedures

    Background:

    • Peritoneoscopy is an underutilized diagnostic tool for intra-abdominal diseases.
    • General surgeons can effectively utilize peritoneoscopy for diagnosis and management.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To review the utility of peritoneoscopy in a general surgery setting.
    • To assess the diagnostic accuracy and impact on patient management.

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    • Review of 77 consecutive peritoneoscopic examinations performed by a general surgeon.
    • Analysis of diagnostic yield, influence on management, and complications.

    Main Results:

    • An exact diagnosis was achieved in 78% of patients with diagnostic uncertainty.
    • Management was influenced in 93% of cases where a diagnosis was made.
    • Surgical exploration was avoided in 29 patients; common indications included metastasis search, acute abdomen, and lymphoma staging.

    Conclusions:

    • Peritoneoscopy is a valuable and effective diagnostic method for general surgeons.
    • Its increased utilization can lead to improved patient management and reduced need for exploratory surgery.