Laparoscopy D010535

Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques, and Equipment [E] » Diagnosis [E01] » Diagnostic Techniques and Procedures » Diagnostic Techniques, Surgical » Endoscopy » Laparoscopy

Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques, and Equipment [E] » Surgical Procedures, Operative [E04] » Minimally Invasive Surgical Procedures » Endoscopy » Laparoscopy

Description

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.   MeSH

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Subtype Terms (3)

Cholecystectomy, Laparoscopic
30 drugs (28 approved, 2 experimental)

Nephrolithotomy, Percutaneous
9 drugs (8 approved, 1 experimental)


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