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laparoscopic colon resection |
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laparoscopic colon resection Laparoscope-assisted colectomy, laparoscopic colectomy Surgery An 'advanced' laparoscopic procedure, in which a fiberoptic laparoscope is used to resect a segment of the colon; LCRs use a combination
laparoscope/video camera, which allows a small incision and major, but minimally invasive surgery. See Laparoscopic surgery, Port-site metastasis. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| This environment is visually very different from one that a surgeon faces performing a laparoscopic colon resection, where the larger abdominal cavity requires brighter light and aperture considerations. NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital's new OR1(TM) facility provides it with capabilities for performing a broad range of advanced minimally invasive surgical procedures, including laparoscopic colon resections, gastroesophageal reflux surgery and endoscopic treatment of the prostate gland. |
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