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Abstract
Laparosoopic surgcry promises to be a major revolution in tbe field
of general surgery (siperstein,.1994).
The widespread acceptance of this technique has been largely
propelled by public awareness that Laparoscopic surgery is associated with
less pain, shorter hospital stay, quicker return to normal activities and
better cosmetic results (MOriet al, 1995) .
Lapamseopic eholecystectom)’ is the first shining C?tmnpleof the
success of endoscopic surgery which obviates all the disadvantages of
opening the abdominal cavity (StUmde~ 1’95).
Several techniques have been d.eveJoped to repair inguinalbernias
laparoscopically. These techniques include transabdominal pre peritoneal
repair, placement of an intraperitoneal on - lay mesh and laparoseopic
extraperiloneal herniorrhapby (Barbol and GonteUa 1994).
Variooccle is an extremely common entity, present in about 15% of
the male population. The Qptimum managemeet of varicocecles requiring
intervention remains cQntrovefSW. Laparoscopic varix ligation represents
one of the developments in the management of this conditioa (Taa a ai”
1995).
Acuto appendicitis is a common general surgical problem that may
be difficuh to diagnose. LaparoscoPY is an excellent aid in diagnosis and
lapawSCoplc appendectomy carl be perfonned easily. Laparoscopic
appendc<:tomy is becoming much more attractive as it allows out patient or
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overnight stays in the hospital and enables lite ~atient to return to normal
activity in few days with less discomfort and disfigurmenl (Zaninolloet
aL,1995)