O. A. PoomarpornV. BallangpotiS. ChaichitK. ChaturachindaMahidol University2018-06-142018-06-141990-02-01Journal of the Medical Association of Thailand. Vol.73 Suppl 1, (1990), 77-80012522082-s2.0-0025382431https://repository.li.mahidol.ac.th/handle/20.500.14594/16092The average use of laparoscope in Ramathibodi Hospital during 1974-1986 was 656.9 cases per year (range = 394-830 cases). The light bulb was the most frequently damaged at the rate of 5 bulbs per 1,000 procedures. The life of the instrument can be prolonged through proper care and continuous maintenance as well as experienced operators and assisting team.Mahidol UniversityMedicineArticleSCOPUS