Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques, and Equipment

Hand-Assisted Laparoscopy

Placement of one of the surgeon's gloved hands into the ABDOMINAL CAVITY to perform manual manipulations that facilitate the laparoscopic procedures.

National Library of MedicineMedical Subject Headings2026

Structured Summary

Abstract

Placement of one of the surgeon's gloved hands into the ABDOMINAL CAVITY to perform manual manipulations that facilitate the laparoscopic procedures.

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Synonyms

13 entry terms
  • Hand-Assisted Laparoscopic Surgery
  • Hand-Assisted Laparoscopic Surgical Procedures
  • Hand Assisted Laparoscopic Surgery
  • Hand Assisted Laparoscopic Surgical Procedures
  • Hand Assisted Laparoscopy
  • Hand-Assisted Laparoscopic Surgeries
  • Hand-Assisted Laparoscopies
  • Laparoscopic Surgeries, Hand-Assisted
  • Laparoscopic Surgery, Hand-Assisted
  • Laparoscopies, Hand-Assisted
  • Laparoscopy, Hand-Assisted
  • Surgeries, Hand-Assisted Laparoscopic
  • Surgery, Hand-Assisted Laparoscopic

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Aspects Covered

17 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings adverse effects, classification, economics, education, ethics, history, instrumentation, legislation & jurisprudence, methods, mortality, nursing, psychology, rehabilitation, standards, statistics & numerical data, trends, veterinary.

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History Note

2011

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Previous Indexing

  • Laparoscopy/methods (1995-2010)

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Tree Numbers

  1. E01w.370.388.250w.520w.500
  2. E04w.502w.250w.520w.580

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Hand-Assisted Laparoscopy. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D058733. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D058733
  2. Hand-Assisted Laparoscopy. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q73219556