Laparoscopy, also known as diagnostic laparoscopy, is a surgical diagnostic procedure used to examine the pelvic organs within the abdominal cavity. It is a minimally invasive procedure that requires 3 – 4 small incisions.
Laparoscopy uses an instrument called a laparoscope to look at the abdominal organs. A laparoscope is a long, slender tube with light and a high-resolution camera at the front. The instrument is inserted through an incision in the abdominal wall.
Laparoscopy allows your doctor to see inside your body without open surgery. Your doctor also can perform biopsies during this procedure.