Description: Laparoscopy the examination of the inside of the abdomen without surgical incision. The laparoscope is an instrument with a lighted tube with magnifying lenses. It is inserted through a small incision in the abdominal wall. Some operations are laparomeaning "flank " and skopeinmeaning "to examine." Laparoscopy. from the diagnosis article

Category: Laparoscopy

Url: http://www.britannica.com/ebi/article?tocId=9314574

Date: Sep 15, 2005

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