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were introduced by Palmer. In his first report he described his experience with 250 “coelioscopies gynecologiques” using both the transabdominal and the transvaginal approach. Palmer noted the advantages of the transabdominal approach. In 1949, he described the regular rhythmic contractions of
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Palmer and his wife traveled extensively teaching and influencing many gynecologists throughout the world about the use and potential of laparoscopy. Others came to visit them at their hospital in Paris. Laparoscopic pioneers influenced by Palmer include
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during the procedure. He developed instruments for his procedures and established safe criteria for insufflation using CO
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from a patient via laparoscopy. In 1962 Palmer performed laparoscopic tubal coagulations and other interventions.
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