The techniques of office and microlaparoscopy under local anesthesia  is especially suited to meet the current pressures of quality vs. cost in an era of managed care.  It is likely that this technique will soon become a major part of the practicing gynecologist’s diagnostic and operative armamentarium. 

Advantages of office microlaparoscopy under local anesthesia are realized by the practitioner, the patient, and the managed care-provider.  Patients benefit from decreased scheduling delays, a more rapid post-operative recovery with decreased pain, decreased total procedure costs, and a greater involvement in thge procedure.  Physicians will also benefit from a greater control over the scheduling of the procedure, the potential to perform laparoscopy in a traditional office procedure room, and streamlined care delivery.  All of this translates into reduced total costs, deceased disability,  a more rapid return to the workforce, and greater total satisfaction

Article on Office and Microlaparoscopy

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Office Microlaparoscopy Under Local Anesthesia Procedure-2

Excerpt from 1995 ASRM First Place Prize Video 

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Microlaparoscopy Training Program

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Patient interview 15 minutes after Procedure