Laparoscopy

**Definition:** A procedure in which a laparoscope (LAPAROSCOPES) is inserted through a small incision near the navel to examine the abdominal and pelvic organs in the PERITONEAL CAVITY. If appropriate, biopsy or surgery can be performed during laparoscopy.

**Tree numbers:** - E01.370.388.250.520 - E04.502.250.520

**Synonyms:** - Peritoneoscopy - Celioscopy