Meaning of LAPAROSCOPY

Pronunciation:			l`apur'âskupee
WordNet Dictionary
	Definition:		[n]  laparotomy performed with a laparoscope that makes a small incision to examine the abdominal cavity (especially the ovaries and Fallopian tubes)
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	See Also:		laparotomy
Medical Dictionary
	Definition:		The insertion of a thin, lighted tube (called a laparoscope) through the abdominal wall to inspect the inside of the abdomen and remove tissue samples.
Biology Dictionary
	Definition:		This is a visual examination of abdominal contents to rule out ectopic pregnancy, ruptured ovarian cysts, endometriosis, and fibroids. Some surgical procedures can be carried out with laparoscopes. The procedure: A periumbilical incision is made. After the abdominal cavity is inflated with carbon dioxide through a small needle inserted into the incision, the laparoscope is introduced. One to two other incisions each about 0.5 to 1 cm diameter is made around the suprapubic area. Alternative courses of action: depend on the medical condition for which laparoscopy is indicated. Material effects, risks and side effects: residual carbon dioxide may irritate the diaphragm causing shoulder pain for up to 12 hours; potential for trauma to the bladder, bowel and blood vessels, in which case, open laparotomy will be done. Consequences of not having the treatment: depend on the medical condition for which laparoscopy is indicated. The examination of the pelvic organs through a small scope called a laparoscope.