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Aetiology of tumour cell movement during laparoscopic surgery : patterns of movement and influencing factors / by Michael Lutz Texler.

Accompanying CD-ROM contains image files and software. / Bibliography: leaves 259-286. / xvi, 286 leaves : / Title page, contents and abstract only. The complete thesis in print form is available from the University Library. / Explores the factors affecting the movement of tumour cells from a primary malignancy across the peritoneal cavity to the port-site following laparoscopic intervention. Filter methods and radio-labelled tumour cells provided the most useful way of following cell movement. Concludes spread of tumour cells to the port-site is more likely in the presence of disseminated disease, as well as with inappropriate surgical technique. Metastasis may be reduced by the use of intraperitoneal lavage and appropriate surgical technique. / Thesis (M.D)--University of Adelaide, Dept. of Surgery, 1999

Identiferoai:union.ndltd.org:ADTP/264149
Date January 1999
CreatorsTexler, Michael Lutz.
Source SetsAustraliasian Digital Theses Program
Languageen_US
Detected LanguageEnglish

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