NCIt definition : A surgical procedure during which a laparoscope is inserted into the abdomen to view
the abdominopelvic contents for diagnostic and/or therapeutic purposes.;
Alternative definition : NCI-GLOSS: A procedure that uses a laparoscope, inserted through the abdominal wall,
to examine the inside of the abdomen. A laparoscope is a thin, tube-like instrument
with a light and a lens for viewing. It may also have a tool to remove tissue to be
checked under a microscope for signs of disease.; CDISC: A technique used to examine the abdominopelvic region with a laparoscope.;