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The threshold for laparoscopy for pelvic pain
Author(s) -
Laborda Elisenda,
Clarke Andrew,
Carpenter Tyrone
Publication year - 2010
Publication title -
the obstetrician and gynaecologist
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 1744-4667
pISSN - 1467-2561
DOI - 10.1576/toag.12.1.007.27552
Subject(s) - laparoscopy , pelvic pain , medicine , general surgery , obstetrics , surgery
• Detailed history and examination are crucial. • Laparoscopy is readily justifiable in acute pain. • In chronic pelvic pain, the possible benefits and risks associated with laparoscopy need to be assessed for each woman individually.Learning objectives:• To outline gynaecological and non‐gynaecological reasons for pelvic pain. • To evaluate methods of diagnosis. • To determine the likelihood of laparoscopy being effective in diagnosis and treatment, and the associated risks in each individual case.Ethical issues:• The risks of unnecessary and unhelpful surgery should be balanced against the risks associated with delay and possible misdiagnosis.Please cite this article as: Laborda E, Clarke A, Carpenter T. The threshold for laparoscopy for pelvic pain. The Obstetrician & Gynaecologist 2010;12:7–12.