Preferred Term:
laparoscopy
Definition:
A procedure in which a laparoscope 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.
Concept Schemes:
NALT Full
NALT Core
NALT Core
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Narrower Concepts:
Entry Terms:
- gynecologic laparoscopy
- celioscopy
- laparoscopic surgery
- peritoneoscopy
- operative laparoscopy
- laparoscopic surgical procedures
- pelviscopy
URI:
https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/37075
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