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laparoscope

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a slender endoscope inserted through an incision in the abdominal wall in order to examine the abdominal organs or to perform minor surgery

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A thin telescope-like instrument (the laparoscope) is placed into one incision, which allows the doctor to look for endometriosis using a small camera attached to the laparoscope. Source: Internet

There are two types of laparoscope: (1) a telescopic rod lens system, that is usually connected to a video camera (single chip or three chip ), or (2) a digital laparoscope where the charge-coupled device is placed at the end of the laparoscope. Source: Internet

The key element in laparoscopic surgery is the use of a laparoscope, a long fiber optic cable system which allows viewing of the affected area by snaking the cable from a more distant, but more easily accessible location. Source: Internet

Laparoscopic surgery is a minimally invasive surgical technique that uses small incisions and the use of a laparoscope to view the surgical area. Source: Internet

Laparoscopic surgery: With this procedure the surgeon makes small incisions through which a thin scope (laparoscope) can be passed into the abdomen. Source: Internet

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