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NALT Concept Space
U.S. Department of Agriculture

NALT Core

Concept information

  1. Research, Technology, Methods
  2. therapeutics
  3. surgery
  4. endoscopy
  5. laparoscopy
  1. Research, Technology, Methods
  2. methodology
  3. diagnostic techniques
  4. endoscopy
  5. laparoscopy

Preferred term

laparoscopy

Type

  • Topic

Definition

  • Information 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.

    Source: Medical Subject Headings 2012

    Type: Concept definition

Broader concept

Synonyms

  • celioscopy
  • gynecologic laparoscopy
  • laparoscopic surgery
  • laparoscopic surgical procedures
  • operative laparoscopy
  • pelviscopy
  • peritoneoscopy

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URI

https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/37075

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