: a fiberoptic instrument inserted through an incision in the abdominal wall and used to examine visually the interior of the peritoneal cavity

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Trocars allow the surgeon to pass the laparoscope and surgical tools like scissors and clamps into the abdomen.7 There are two common forms of laparoscopic surgery:38 Laparoscopic excision: The surgeon uses the laparoscope to find endometriosis lesions. Joy Emeh, Health, 15 Feb. 2025 Images from the laparoscope will be shown on a screen your surgeon can view during the procedure. Corey Whelan, Verywell Health, 24 Jan. 2025

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circa 1923, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of laparoscope was circa 1923

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“Laparoscope.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/laparoscope. Accessed 22 Mar. 2025.

Medical Definition

laparoscope

noun
: a usually rigid endoscope that is inserted through an incision in the abdominal wall and is used to examine visually the interior of the peritoneal cavity

called also peritoneoscope

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