ENDOSCOPIC MINILAPAROTOMY

In a preliminary study the principles of standard gynaecological surge ry, new operative laparoscopic techniques and mechanical elevation of the abdominal wall are combined. These early results indicate an advan tage to both patient and hospitals from this approach. Further studies are required to verify our impressions that minilaparotomy combined w ith no insufflation laparoendoscopy will open up the concept of operat ive laparoscopic surgery to most gynaecologists.