What is laparoscopy?
Laparoscopic Surgery is a surgical diagnostic technique that is performed through a small incision by a long, thin and lighted tube to examine the organs inside the abdomen to give the surgeon a better view.
A lot of surgeons are using laparoscopy for making required repairs without having a large incision that may require a longer hospital stay and recovery time than a traditional open surgery.
It is also known as Minimally Invasive Technique or Keyhole Surgery.
What is laparoscopic surgery used for?
Most surgeons perform the laparoscopy when the result of x-rays or CT scan are not clear.
Nowadays, a lot of doctors are using laparoscopies to investigate certain symptoms. The most common conditions are:
Also, can be used in cancer diagnosis to provide sufficient results, that may be: