Definition of "laparoscopy" []

• An operation in which a laparoscope is used, as in an examination of the liver or the surgical treatment of endometriosis. (noun)

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• "Overall, the study found that a surgeon’s video-game skills, or lack thereof, explained 31 percent of the variance in laparoscopy performance."
• "We understand they are carrying out a laparoscopy, which is a procedure where they insert a tube into his body to remove any obstructions."
• "In many instances, a laparoscopy is an outpatient procedure that doctors can perform in their own office or clinic."