[The use of laparoscopy in the diagnosis of ectopic pregnancy and its clinical aspects].

11,8% (354 patients) of 3000 laparoscopies were performed because of suspected ectopic pregnancy (E.P.). In 23,4% of the diagnostic laparoscopy the diagnosis was confirmed. The rate of E.P. without bleeding was 11,8%. Laparoscopy is considered to be the method of choice to diagnose as well as to exclude E.P.