Laparoscopy is a minimally invasive surgical procedure that is used to diagnose or treat medical conditions.
It involves the insertion of a laparoscope, a thin tube with a camera attached to it, through a small incision in the abdomen.
Laparoscopy can be used to diagnose a variety of medical conditions, such as endometriosis, ovarian cysts, and obstructions in the intestines.
It can also be used to remove tumors, repair organs, and perform other types of surgery.
Laparoscopy is typically performed under general anesthesia and usually takes about 1-2 hours to complete.
The surgeon begins by making a small incision in the abdomen, usually near the navel.
The laparoscope is then inserted through the incision and the surgeon can view the internal organs on a video monitor.
Depending on the procedure being performed, the surgeon may also insert other instruments through the same incision in order to perform the procedure.