Laparoscopic ultrasound in abdominal surgery

Laparoscopic ultrasound combines the advantages of diagnostic laparoscopy with peroperative ultrasonography. This new technique allows visualization of deep structures that are not palpable. The technical aspects of this technique and its applications in abdominal surgery are described. The main ind...

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Published inActa chirurgica belgica Vol. 98; no. 2; p. 55
Main Authors Catheline, J M, Champault, G
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published England 01.04.1998
Subjects
Abdomen - diagnostic imaging
Abdomen - surgery
Bile Duct Neoplasms - diagnostic imaging
Cholelithiasis - diagnostic imaging
Colon - diagnostic imaging
Gallbladder - diagnostic imaging
Gastrointestinal Neoplasms - diagnostic imaging
Humans
Intraoperative Period
Laparoscopy - methods
Liver - diagnostic imaging
Liver Neoplasms - diagnostic imaging
Pancreas - diagnostic imaging
Stomach - diagnostic imaging
Ultrasonography
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Summary:Laparoscopic ultrasound combines the advantages of diagnostic laparoscopy with peroperative ultrasonography. This new technique allows visualization of deep structures that are not palpable. The technical aspects of this technique and its applications in abdominal surgery are described. The main indications are the search for common bile duct stones during a laparoscopic cholecystectomy and the assessment of the spread of abdominal cancers. The information obtained from laparoscopic ultrasound can influence the therapeutic management.
ISSN:0001-5458
DOI:10.1080/00015458.1998.12098378