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Laparoscopy

Laparoscopy

Laparoscopy: Laparoscopy is a procedure to visualize the abdominal and pelvic areas using a laparoscope, an instrument that is inserted through a cut in the belly area.

Symptoms Associated with Laparoscopy

These symptoms may be diagnosed by, screened for, or associated with Laparoscopy:

Diseases Associated with Laparoscopy

These diseases or medical conditions may be diagnosed by, screened for, or associated with Laparoscopy:

Descriptions of Laparoscopy

Laparoscopy: 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.
Source: National Institute of Health

Laparoscopy: examination of abdominal interior with a laparoscope.
Source: Diseases Database

Laparoscopy : examination of abdominal interior with a laparoscope.
Source: CRISP

Basic Information: Laparoscopy

Laparoscopy: Abdominal examination by using an illuminated tubular instrument (laparoscope) which is introduced through an abdominal incision.

Disease or Condition count: 11; see list of conditions below. These are the diseases or medical conditions in which the medical test 'Laparoscopy' may be involved.

Diseases and Conditions that List Laparoscopy as a Diagnostic Test

The following list of conditions have 'Laparoscopy' or similar listed as a medical diagnostic test in our database:

A

  • Anovulation ... laparoscopy

    E

  • Ectopic pregnancy ... laparoscopy
  • Endometriosis ... laparoscopy

    F

  • Female infertility ... Laparoscopy

    H

  • Hepatoma ... laparoscopy

    L

  • Liver cancer ... laparoscopy

    M

  • Menorrhagia ... laparoscopy

    O

  • Ovarian cysts ... laparoscopy

    P

  • Pancreatic cancer ... laparoscopy
  • Pelvic Inflammatory Disease ... laparoscopy

    S

  • Salpingitis ... laparoscopy

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