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Cased Laporoscope
Image Not Available for Cased Laporoscope

Cased Laporoscope

Associated (Aberdeen, Scotland, founded 1739)
Date1980-1990
Object NameLaparoscope
Mediumsteel, plastic, wood
ClassificationsMedicine and Healthcare
Dimensions8.4 x 16.8 x 40.9cm (case)
AcquisitionPresented in 2000 by Morag Middleton.
LocationView by Appointment
Object numberABDMS075233
About MeLaparoscope, and instrument which allows internal visual examination of of abdomen and pelvis areas. A small incision is made in the wall of the abdomin through which the laparoscope is inserted (as can other small instruments). This relatively small surgical procedure allows the clinician to check for problems such as tumours and internal injuries.
Woodend Hospital (Oldmill Hospital)
C.1980s
Woodend Hospital (Oldmill Hospital)
1990s