Laparoscope

laparoscope /lap·a·ro·scope/ (lap´ah-rah-skop?) an endoscope for examining the peritoneal cavity.

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lap·a·ro·scope (lpr--skp)

n.

A slender, tubular endoscope that is inserted through an incision in the abdominal wall to examine or perform minor surgery within the abdominal or pelvic cavities. Also called peritoneoscope.

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Laparoscope

An instrument used to examine body cavities during certain types of surgery; for example, surgeries to remove fibroid tumors, or gall bladders, are often removed through the navel rather than cutting into the body.

Mentioned in: Adrenalectomy, Pelvic Inflammatory Disease, Pheochromocytoma, Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, Pyloric Stenosis, Salpingectomy, Splenectomy, Splenic Trauma, Ulcer Surgery

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laparoscope

an endoscope for examining the peritoneal cavity.

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laparoscope Surgery A flexible lighted endoscope inserted via a small incision in the anterior abdominal wall for assessing defects identified by various imaging modalities. See Laparoscopy.