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Surgical Endoscopy
Published in: Surgical Endoscopy 11/2011

01-11-2011 | Guidelines

Guidelines for diagnosis, treatment, and use of laparoscopy for surgical problems during pregnancy

Authors: Jonathan Pearl, Raymond Price, William Richardson, Robert Fanelli

Published in: Surgical Endoscopy | Issue 11/2011

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This document provides specific recommendations and guidelines to assist physicians in the diagnostic workup and treatment of surgical problems in pregnant patients, focusing on the use of laparoscopy. Surgical interventions during pregnancy should minimize fetal risk without compromising the safety of the mother. …
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Metadata
Title
Guidelines for diagnosis, treatment, and use of laparoscopy for surgical problems during pregnancy
Authors
Jonathan Pearl
Raymond Price
William Richardson
Robert Fanelli
Publication date
01-11-2011
Publisher
Springer-Verlag
Published in
Surgical Endoscopy / Issue 11/2011
Print ISSN: 0930-2794
Electronic ISSN: 1432-2218
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s00464-011-1927-3

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