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Abstract Laparosoopic surgcry promises to be a major revolution in tbe field of general surgery (siperstein,.1994). The widespread acceptance of this technique has been largely propelled by public awareness that Laparoscopic surgery is associated with less pain, shorter hospital stay, quicker return to normal activities and better cosmetic results (MOriet al, 1995) . Lapamseopic eholecystectom)’ is the first shining C?tmnpleof the success of endoscopic surgery which obviates all the disadvantages of opening the abdominal cavity (StUmde~ 1’95). Several techniques have been d.eveJoped to repair inguinalbernias laparoscopically. These techniques include transabdominal pre peritoneal repair, placement of an intraperitoneal on - lay mesh and laparoseopic extraperiloneal herniorrhapby (Barbol and GonteUa 1994). Variooccle is an extremely common entity, present in about 15% of the male population. The Qptimum managemeet of varicocecles requiring intervention remains cQntrovefSW. Laparoscopic varix ligation represents one of the developments in the management of this conditioa (Taa a ai” 1995). Acuto appendicitis is a common general surgical problem that may be difficuh to diagnose. LaparoscoPY is an excellent aid in diagnosis and lapawSCoplc appendectomy carl be perfonned easily. Laparoscopic appendc<:tomy is becoming much more attractive as it allows out patient or 1 overnight stays in the hospital and enables lite ~atient to return to normal activity in few days with less discomfort and disfigurmenl (Zaninolloet aL,1995) |