Description: laparoscopy procedure that permits visual examination of the abdominal cavity with an optical instrument called a laparoscopewhich is inserted through a small incision made in the abdominal wall. The term comes from the Greek word <e>laparo </e laparomeaning "flank " and skopeinmeaning "to examine." Laparoscopy. from the diagnosis article

Category: Laparoscopy

Url: http://www.britannica.com/eb/article?tocId=9002521

Date: Sep 15, 2005

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