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Laparoscopy


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  • People who are obese or who have had other belly surgeries may need to have a larger incision in the belly for the surgery. This is called open laparoscopy.


Last Updated: June 29, 2010
Medical Review:
Sarah Marshall, MD - Family Medicine

Deborah A. Penava, BA, MD, FRCSC, MPH - Obstetrics and Gynecology


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