| 11. | If laparoscopy is unsuccessful, an open choledocholithotomy is performed.
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| 12. | Jacobaeus was an important figure in regards to modern laparoscopy and thoracoscopy.
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| 13. | Recurrence rates are identical when laparoscopy is performed by an experienced surgeon.
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| 14. | One theory is that surgical stress impairs immunity and laparoscopy reduced such stress.
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| 15. | Another theory is that there was less spread of cancer cells in laparoscopy.
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| 16. | Benefits of laparoscopy appears to recede with younger age.
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| 17. | Hope reported in 1937 on the use of laparoscopy to diagnose ectopic pregnancy.
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| 18. | However, not all patients are suitable for laparoscopy.
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| 19. | Laparoscopy and other imaging tools can visualize the abscess.
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| 20. | He wished he had gone with a laparoscopy.
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