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| | Laparoscopy |
 | | Laparoscopy is generally not used in patients with certain heart or lung conditions, or in those who have some intestinal disorders, such as bowel obstruction. | | | Laparoscopy is the standard surgical technique for this procedure, which is called a splenectomy. | | | Laparoscopy is widely used in procedures for noncancerous conditions that in the past required open surgery, such as removal of the appendix (appendectomy) and gallbladder removal (cholecystectomy). |
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| | MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia: Pelvic laparoscopy |
| | Pelvic laparoscopy is a surgical procedure that examines and treats pelvic organs through a small surgical viewing instrument (laparoscope) inserted into the abdomen at the navel. | | | Laparoscopic surgery can be considered major surgery, depending on the procedure planned. | | | Pelvic laparoscopy is not recommended for patients with: |
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