Laparoscopic surgery

Definition of laparoscopic surgery
National Cancer Institute

laparoscopic surgery

(LA-puh-ruh-SKAH-pik SER-juh-ree)
Surgery done with the aid of a laparoscope. 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. Also called laparoscopic-assisted resection.

Source: NCI Dictionary of Cancer Terms