| lapar | hernia through the abdomen |
|---|---|
| lapar | a slender endoscope inserted through an incision in the abdominal wall in order to examine the abdominal organs or to perform minor surgery |
| lapar | removal of the gall bladder through small punctures in the abdomen to permit the insertion of a laparoscope and surgical instruments |
| lapar | laparotomy performed with a laparoscope that makes a small incision to examine the abdominal cavity (especially the ovaries and Fallopian tubes) |
| lapar | surgical incision into the abdominal wall |