Laparoscopy

Indications and benefits of diagnostic laparoscopy discussed

Published in Women's Health Weekly, July 28th, 2005

The indications and benefits of diagnostic laparoscopy were discussed.

"The increased availability of treatment options for gastrointestinal cancer necessitates precise preoperative staging. Laparoscopy can be useful for establishing the diagnosis and staging of cancer," researchers in Germany reported.

"However, there is an ongoing discussion as to whether staging laparoscopy provides additional results despite newly developed imaging tools. A systematic review of relevant literature was undertaken. The strength of evidence was classified according to the North of England Evidence Based Guidelines Development Project," explained B. Rau and...

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Source: Women's Health Weekly (2005-07-28)

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