Bibliography: leaves 197-220. / xv, 220 leaves : / Title page, contents and abstract only. The complete thesis in print form is available from the University Library. / Analyses some general problems of laparoscopy, particularly in relation to induced physiological disturbances; by development and evaluation of new applications in laparoscopic gastrointestinal surgery ; and by assessing the efficacy of laparoscopic procedures which have already entered rountine practice. / Thesis (M.D.)--University of Adelaide, Dept. of Surgery, 1996?