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Infertile female: Laparoscopic evaluation.

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Waseem Talib Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Lahore Medical & Dental College, Lahore, Pakistan
Mohammad Ikram Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Lahore Medical & Dental College (LMDC), Ghurki Trust Hospital, Lahore, Pakistan
Maimoona Hafeez Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Lahore Medical & Dental College (LMDC), Ghurki Trust Hospital, Lahore, Pakistan
Mohammad Saeed Services Hospital, Lahore, Pakistan
Abstract
To highlight the role of laparoscopy in the diagnosis and management of problems related to infertility. Design: Retrospective, descriptive study. Place & Duration: Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Shaikh Zayed Hospital, Federal Postgraduate Medical Institute, Lahore between 15t January 2003 to December 2003. Patients & Methods: Forty three women were selected for laparoscopy, 25 having primary infertility and 18 having secondary infertility. Results: Laparoscopy diagnosed significant number of previously undiagnosed (unexplained) cases. In laparoscopy multiple procedures like laparoscopic ovarian diathermy, adhesiolysis, cauterization of endometriotic spots, and removal of endometriomas, salpingostomy and cauterization of fibroids can be performed in women with primary as well as secondary infertility while having minimal complications, short hospital stay and no mortality. Conclusion: Laparoscopy is a valuable diagnostic tool for female infertility. Laparoscopy is less invasive and more convenient.
Publication Details
Page(s) 562-566
DOI DOI not available
Published Journal: Professional Medical Journal, Volume: 14, Issue: 4, Year: 2007

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