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. 1995 Feb;2(2):203-6.
doi: 10.1016/s1074-3804(05)80018-0.

The diagnostic accuracy of a microlaparoscope

D Molloy  1
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The diagnostic accuracy of a microlaparoscope

D Molloy. J Am Assoc Gynecol Laparosc. 1995 Feb.

Abstract

The performance of microlaparoscopy has been limited until recently. The introduction of a 2-mm laparoscope for diagnostic and minor procedural work may represent a technologic advance. Before such systems are used widely, their diagnostic accuracy must be validated. Twenty patients underwent laparoscopy first with a 2-mm microlaparoscope and then immediately with a 10-mm laparoscope. All cases were videotaped. The fiberoptic system in the 2-mm laparoscope gave pictures of sufficient diagnostic accuracy so that no pathology was missed and minor procedures could be performed.

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