: a fiberoptic instrument inserted through an incision in the abdominal wall and used to examine visually the interior of the peritoneal cavity
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Recent Examples on the WebIt is typically done using a laparoscope rather than a traditional open surgery. Dr. Keith Roach, oregonlive, 24 Aug. 2022 This entails making several much smaller incisions and inserting a laparoscope, which is a combination of surgical tools and a video camera, to perform the surgery. Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes, 31 Jan. 2022 In this case, the procedure is usually performed laparoscopically, meaning it’s done by making a small cut in your pelvis and using a laparoscope, a thin tool that has a tiny video camera and light on the end. Korin Miller, Allure, 6 Mar. 2018 Your doctor will make a few small incisions in your abdomen and use a laparoscope (which is basically a small telescope with a camera) to see a closeup of what’s happening inside your body. Korin Miller, SELF, 24 Dec. 2017 Diagnosis is done using laparoscopy, in which a surgeon inserts a lighted viewing instrument called a laparoscope through a small incision. Ilene Raymond Rush, Philly.com, 12 Oct. 2017