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RESEARCH ARTICLE

Laparoscopy Complications in Neonates and Small Infants

Saleh Ali Eshtewi

Citation Information : Eshtewi SA. Laparoscopy Complications in Neonates and Small Infants. World J Lap Surg 2008; 1 (2):15-19.

DOI: 10.5005/jp-journals-10007-1052

Published Online: 01-08-2010

Copyright Statement:  Copyright © 2008; The Author(s).


Abstract

Laparoscopy in pediatric surgical practice has become a reality, and many sophisticated procedures are nowadays being performed by it, this article tries to focus on the laparoscopy among neonates and small infants and to answer the question how safe is the MAS in this group of patients. Few important studies were revised carefully figuring out the complications specific to laparoscopy, their rate and underlying causes.


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