Terada K
Hawaii Med J. 1999 Jan;58(1):7-8.
Laparoscopy has been utilized in gynecologic surgery for over 20 years. With the introduction of video monitoring and the development of new endoscopic instruments, the role of laparoscopy has greatly expanded. Laparoscopy is an invaluable tool in the management of the cancer patient. Current use focuses primarily on the diagnosis and staging of intraabdominal and pelvic malignancies. However laparoscopy is also utilized as an adjunct to therapeutic resection and palliation. The following is a brief discussion of the role of laparoscopy in the management of gynecologic cancer.
腹腔镜检查已在妇科手术中应用了20多年。随着视频监测的引入和新型内镜器械的发展，腹腔镜检查的作用得到了极大扩展。腹腔镜检查是癌症患者管理中一项非常重要的工具。目前其应用主要集中于腹盆腔恶性肿瘤的诊断和分期。然而，腹腔镜检查也用作治疗性切除和缓解症状的辅助手段。以下是关于腹腔镜检查在妇科癌症管理中作用的简要讨论。
