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nouna slender endoscope inserted through an incision in the abdominal wall in order to examine the abdominal organs or to perform minor surgerytype of:
Definition that contains laparoscope
- laparoscopy laparotomy performed with a laparoscope that makes a small incision to examine the abdominal cavity (especially the ovaries and Fallopian tubes)
- lap choly removal of the gall bladder through small punctures in the abdomen to permit the insertion of a laparoscope and surgical instruments
- laparoscopic cholecystectomy removal of the gall bladder through small punctures in the abdomen to permit the insertion of a laparoscope and surgical instruments