Abstract:

In the past six years, laparoscopic surgery has gained widespread acceptance by both surgeon and patient. When com ared to open surgical approaches, laparoscopic techniques for abdominal procedures lessen postoperative pain and morbidity, improve cosmesis, reduce hospital stay, facilitate early rehabilitation and return to normal activities. The application of laparoscopic techniques to intra-abdominal vascular procedures can be expected to provide similar benefits over conventional surgery.

Authors:

Samuel S. Ahn, M.D., Darryl T. Hiyama, M.D., George H. Rudkin, M.D., Eric J. Daniels, M.S., Gerhard J. Fuchs, M.D., Kyung M. Ro, B.Sc.

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