Mesh term Laparoscopy
Browse to parent terms:Endoscopy
Description
A procedure in which a laparoscope (LAPAROSCOPES) is inserted through a small incision near the navel to examine the abdominal and pelvic organs in the PERITONEAL CAVITY. If appropriate, biopsy or surgery can be performed during laparoscopy.Browse to child terms:
Cholecystectomy, Laparoscopic
Hand-Assisted Laparoscopy
Nephrolithotomy, Percutaneous
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