The word "laparoscopic" refers to a type of medical procedure that uses a small camera and surgical instruments inserted through small incisions in the abdomen to diagnose or treat certain conditions. Full definition
Four international trials have reported noninferiority for laparoscopic surgery for colon cancer in terms of safety, length of hospital stay and survival, and some ad - vantages in terms of morbidity. (sciencedaily.com)
A comparison of the surgical removal of rectal tumours by a laparoscopically - assisted procedure and open surgery reveals that the case for routine use of laparoscopic procedures has not yet been established, according to a randomised control - trial study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA). (sciencedaily.com)
The skills required for laparoscopic surgery are quite different from the skills used in traditional surgery. (mottchildren.org)