Laparoscopy in Gynaecology

GPTKB entity

Statements (51)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf medical procedure
gptkbp:advantage less postoperative pain
shorter recovery time
smaller incisions
gptkbp:alternativeTo open surgery
gptkbp:canBeDiagnostic true
gptkbp:canBeTherapeutic true
gptkbp:contraindication extensive abdominal adhesions
severe cardiopulmonary disease
gptkbp:firstPerformed 1960s
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Laparoscopy in Gynaecology
gptkbp:instrument gptkb:photographer
laparoscope
trocar
gptkbp:minimallyInvasive true
gptkbp:performedBy gynaecologist
gptkbp:requires carbon dioxide insufflation
general anaesthesia
gptkbp:restored 1-2 weeks
gptkbp:riskFactor bleeding
infection
injury to organs
gptkbp:treatment gptkb:polycystic_ovary_syndrome_(PCOS)
uterine anomalies
pelvic inflammatory disease
uterine fibroids
adhesiolysis
benign ovarian tumors
chronic pelvic pain
congenital uterine anomalies
hydrosalpinx
malignant ovarian tumors
myomectomy
oophorectomy
ovarian torsion
pelvic abscess
pelvic adhesions
salpingectomy
tubal disease
tubo-ovarian abscess
uterine septum
gptkbp:usedFor gptkb:tubal_ligation
hysterectomy
diagnosis of pelvic pain
infertility evaluation
treatment of ectopic pregnancy
treatment of endometriosis
treatment of fibroids
treatment of ovarian cysts
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Patrick_Steptoe
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6