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The use of laparoscopic surgery has rapidly expanded since the laparoscope merged with the video camera in the mid-1980s. Since then, significant developments of laparoscopic equipment and instruments have been made. Along with the technology, surgical skills have also improved with the incorporation of advanced laparoscopic techniques, allowing surgeons to safely perform a multitude of laparoscopic interventions. Apart from the state-of-the-art equipment and surgical expertise, laparoscopic procedures are usually technically demanding, requiring well-trained operative teams and good coordination with an anesthesiologist well versed in laparoscopy. Putting everything to work in perfect combination can make the difference between a safe, efficient operation and a long, difficult procedure that will increase the risk of perioperative and postoperative complications.
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(2008). Fundamentals of Laparoscopic Surgery. In: Manual of Laparoscopic Urology. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-540-74727-7_1
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