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1
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Benefits to Laparoscopic Surgery

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Decreased pain
Better cosmetic response
Early return to ambulation

2
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General Complications of Laparoscopy

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Injury to adjacent organs
Access site complications
Post-op shoulder pain

3
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Adjacent Organs That may be Damaged in Laparoscopic Surgery

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Bleeding solid organs
Vascular injuries
Bowel injury (puncture, cautery)
Bladder/uterus injury

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Access Site Complications in Laparoscopy

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Port site hernia

Wound infection