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n. - 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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  • After performing a series of small incisions, the surgeon would use a small camera, called a laparoscope, to visualize placement of the
  • Instead of using a large abdominal incision, the surgeon inserts a lighted viewing instrument called a laparoscope through a small incision.
  • This makes it easier to see the internal organs with the laparoscope, which is gently pushed through the incision into the abdominal cavity.
  • After performing a series of small incisions, the surgeon would use a small camera, called a laparoscope, to visualize placement of the Lap-Band.
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