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Conversion to an open procedure
Key words: laparoscopic procedure, open procedure, emergent conversion, open procedure cart, preoperative briefing.
Excess absorption of fluid distension media
Key words: fluid distension media, arthroscopy, transurethral resection (TUR) syndrome, fluid extravasation, fluid intravasation.
Hysteroscopic fluid deficit thresholds
Key words: maximum fluid deficit, hysteroscopy, hypotonic solution, isotonic solution, distension media.
Alternative insufflation gases
Key words: carbon dioxide (CO2), nitrous oxide (N2O), insufflation, gas distension media, pneumoperitoneum.