Changing role of laparoscopy in the management of patients with cirrhosis

Cirrhosis was previously a contraindication to laparoscopic surgery. The associated coagulation defects, portal hypertension and nutritional disorders were seen as risk factors for high morbidity and mortality. Open surgery in cirrhotic patients over the years have witnessed poor outcome. However, a...

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Published in:	Journal of Minimal Access Surgery
Main Authors:	Adisa A, Mishra R
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2008-01-01
Subjects:	Cirrhosis laparoscopy
Online Access:	http://www.journalofmas.com/article.asp?issn=0972-9941;year=2008;volume=4;issue=3;spage=63;epage=70;aulast=Adisa