Laparoscopy is an operation performed in the abdomen or pelvis to aid diagnosis or medical interventions.
Operative Laparoscopy.
An operative Laparoscopy can by used to remove a cyst, remove tubes or ovaries, remove endometriosis or to perform a hysterectomy.
Small cuts are made in the abdomen and a small camera and surgical instruments are inserted into the abdomen, the surgeon performs the operation while looking at the image on a screen.