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Robot assisted laparoscopic documentation of endometriosis

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The increased confirmation of endometriosis noted using robotically assisted laparoscopy may be the result of multiple factors, including the three-dimensional view provided with the robot, increased attention and awareness while using new technology, increased time spent considering histologic documentation in preparation for publication, or general improvement with experience.

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  1. Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Tennessee Health Science Center, 853 Jefferson, Rout E102, Memphis, TN, 38103, USA

    Dan C. Martin, Laura Detti & Shelby Osborne

  2. 7945 Wolf River, Suite 320, Germantown, TN, 38138, USA

    Dan C. Martin & Laura Detti

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Martin, D.C., Detti, L. & Osborne, S. Robot assisted laparoscopic documentation of endometriosis. J Robotic Surg 8, 97–98 (2014). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11701-013-0417-0

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