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Incision for abdominal laparoscopy
Pelvic laparoscopy
Reproductive anatomy, female
 
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Laparoscopy

What the risks are:

There is a risk of puncturing an organ which could cause bleeding into the abdominal cavity. Puncturing the intestine may allow seepage of intestinal contents into the cavity. There is also some risk of infection; however, antibiotics are usually given as a precaution.

Special considerations:

Not applicable.


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