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laparoscopy

 

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Noun laparoscopy has 1 sense
  1. laparoscopy - laparotomy performed with a laparoscope that makes a small incision to examine the abdominal cavity (especially the ovaries and Fallopian tubes)
    --1 is a kind of
    laparotomy

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Laparoscopy


Definition:

Laparoscopy is a surgical procedure that uses a laparoscope, a thin tube with a light and camera, to examine and operate on the organs inside the abdomen or pelvis. It is a minimally invasive technique that allows for smaller incisions and a faster recovery compared to traditional open surgery.

Sample Sentences:

  1. During the laparoscopy, the surgeon discovered a small tumor on the patient's kidney.
  2. Laparoscopy is commonly used for diagnostic purposes to investigate the cause of abdominal pain.
  3. She underwent a laparoscopic hysterectomy, which resulted in less scarring and a shorter hospital stay.

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