laparoscopy

n. examination of the abdominal cavity by means of a laparoscope (Medicine)

Laparoscopic surgery, also called minimally invasive surgery (MIS), bandaid surgery, keyhole surgery, or pinhole surgery is a modern surgical technique in which operations in the abdomen are performed through small incisions (usually 0.5-1.5cm) as compared to larger incisions needed in traditional surgical procedures. Laparoscopic surgery includes operations within the abdominal or pelvic cavities, whereas keyhole surgery performed on the thoracic or chest cavity is called thoracoscopic surgery. Laparoscopic and thoracoscopic surgery belong to the broader field of endoscopy.
See more at Wikipedia.org...

Laparoscopy is a type of surgical procedure in which a small incision is made, usually in the navel, through which a viewing [more]Laparoscopy - Community and Resources

Noun
1. laparotomy performed with a laparoscope that makes a small incision to examine the abdominal cavity (especially the ovaries and Fallopian tubes)
(hypernym) laparotomy

Laparoscopy is a type of surgery where small incisions are made in the abdominal wall through which instruments are placed that can help in visualizing structures in the abdomen and pelvis.