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What is laparoscopic ovarian cystectomy ? A laparoscopic operation is a surgical procedure performed through very small incisions in the abdomen, using specialized instruments. The term laparoscopy comes from a combination of two Greek words. The first is 'lapara', which means the fleshy middle part of the body, or the abdominal wall. The second Greek word that makes laparoscopic is 'scopin', which means to examine, look or see, which has become 'scope' in the English language. This is called minimally invasive surgery, even 'keyhole' surgery, due to the small incisions conducted through the surgeon. A laparoscope is a thin, fiber optic tube, complete with a light and small camera. The Laparoscopic Surgeon is able to see the internal parts of the abdominal and pelvic cavity using this device, and while it can be used to help diagnose, it is also often used to perform surgical procedures. Instead of making a large cut to open the body, very ...