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Original Research
Laparoscopic surgery and port-site metastases: routine measurements to reduce the risk
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Department of Gynaecology and Gynaecological Oncology, University Hospital of Antwerp, Edegem, Belgium
Eur. J. Gynaecol. Oncol. 2003, 24(3-4), 236–236;
Published: 10 June 2003
Abstract
More and more malignancies are identified by laparoscopy. Concerns have been risen about the safety of these procedures, especially after the publications on trocar metastases. General laparoscopic techniques should include safety measures in order to reduce the risk of implantation metastasis.
Keywords
Laparoscopy
Port-site metastases
Risk reduction
Surgical technique