Diagnostic accuracy of 2 mm microlaparoscopy

Objective. To assess the diagnostic accuracy of a 2 mm microlaparoscope compared to the conventional 10 mm laparoscope. Design. A prospective study. Patients and methods. Fifty‐two patients underwent 2 mm and 10 mm laparoscopy in the same session. All procedures were videotaped and the quality of visualization for both methods was assessed by an independent investigator using a 3‐step grading scale. Results. Diagnostic information was found to be similar for both methods. Conclusion. In most cases undergoing laparoscopy for diagnostic purposes 2 mm microlaparoscopy yields sufficient information to abandon the conventional 10 mm technique. Fifty‐two patients were laparoscoped with the 2 mm and the 10 mm system in the same session. Diagnostic information was found to be similar for both methods. The present study demonstrated that in most cases 2 mm microlaparoscopy yields sufficient information to abandon the conventional 10 mm technique.