Description: Surgical procedure to examine and treat abdominal and pelvic organs through a small surgical viewing instrument (laparoscope) inserted into the abdomen at the navel. The gas pumped into the abdomen may cause abdominal discomfort for and shoulder pain may be noted for several days after a laparoscopy as the carbon dioxide gas escapes through

Category: Laparoscopy Gas Pain

Url: http://www.shands.org/health/information/002916rcv.htm

Date: Oct 7, 2005

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