[Status of laparoscopy in the examination repertoire of small and middle gynecologic departments].

During nearly 2 years 155 laparoscopies were performed in a gynaecological-obstetrical department with 75 beds. The indications and results are discussed. Because of the important advantages, like better diagnosis, reduction of the duration of clinical treatment, reduction of costs and better utilization of clinical capacity laparoscopy especially is suitable for the indications "suspicion on tubal pregnancy", "suspicion on tumor in the lower abdomen", "not clear findings" and "chronic pain in the lower abdomen" in little and middlesized gynaecological departments.