A liver biopsy, most commonly performed by making a small incision in the abdomen and inserting a thin needle through the abdomen into the liver, is performed to remove a small piece of tissue for examination under a microscope. (mottchildren.org)
This procedure consists of a small incision in the abdomen allowing for the removal of the ovaries and uterus. (maxshelpingpaws.org)
A laparoscope (camera) inserted through a small incision in the abdomen magnifies internal structures of the abdomen on a TV monitor for thorough examination. (animalemergency.net)