laparoscopic

[lap-ruh-skahp-ik, lap-er-uh-skahp-ik]

adjective

1. relating to or used in the examination of the abdominal cavity by means of a laparoscope.

2. relating to surgery that involves making small incisions through which are inserted fine instruments and a laparoscope for viewing the operation, rather than through a large open incision.

Example Sentences

On her last day as a student, as part of her laparoscopic procedural class, Ponkey took on the role of primary surgeon to spay the dog and remove its ovaries.

From Los Angeles Times

The procedure, known as an laparoscopic bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy, takes one to two hours and requires several more hours of recovery in hospital.

From BBC

There are procedures Haddish could have to help her endometriosis — laparoscopic surgery to remove scar tissue.

From Los Angeles Times

In addition to working to improve the central line placement training, the team is also applying the framework to other common procedures with high complication rates, such as colonoscopies and laparoscopic surgeries.

From Science Daily

While there has been increasing adoption of minimally invasive surgical techniques in gastrointestinal malignancies, including utilization of laparoscopic and robotic surgery, there are reservations in utilizing minimally invasive surgery for gallbladder cancer.

From Science Daily