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Laparoscopy
Laparoscopy is an operation performed in the abdomen or pelvis using small incisions with the aid of a camera. The laparoscope aids in diagnosis or therapeutic interventions with a few small cuts in the abdomen.
Laparoscopy is a type of surgical procedure that allows a surgeon to access the inside of the abdomen (tummy) and pelvis without having to make large incisions in the skin. This procedure is also known as keyhole surgery or minimally invasive surgery.
When Is Laparoscopy Used?
Aside from surgery, laparoscopy is also often used for diagnostic purposes to explore the source of abdominal, pelvic, or chest pain. Depending on what the surgeon is able to view via the laparoscope, he or she can then determine if surgery is necessary. This is helpful when other diagnostic procedures such as ultrasounds, CT scans, and MRIs are unable to diagnose a persistent symptom or problem.
Depending on a patient’s health and particular medical condition, laparoscopic surgeries can be performed within the abdomen, pelvic cavity, and chest. Some of the more common laparoscopic surgeries performed by the surgeons at Evansville Surgical Associates include:
