Glossary

Laparoscopy

Laparoscopy

Laparoskopie·Also: Bauchspiegelung, Schlüssellochchirurgie

Laparoscopy is an examination of the abdomen using a camera. Through small incisions, a camera is inserted into the abdominal cavity to examine organs or to operate gently. It is also referred to as minimally invasive or «keyhole» surgery.

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