Abstract
Laparoscopic surgery has been rapidly accepted without rigorous scientific study.
New procedures and technologies have advanced rapidly, and most gynecologists have
embraced these techniques. I believe that the new technology has given rise to the
following myths: (1) that there are associated cost savings, (2) that new technology
is always better than the old, (3) that a steep learning curve is acceptable, (4)
that market share will be lost without the new techniques, (5) that oncologic surgery
is not different when performed laparoscopically, (6) that operations are the same
with the laparoscope, and (7) that every gynecologist can do these procedures. A critical
evaluation of new technology and of laparoscopic techniques needs to be performed.
(Am J Obstet Gynecol 2000;183:1-5.)
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