Laparoscopy, which means 'side, side' and see (scopio), which means 'look') means small incisions in the abdomen or waist (usually 0.5 to 1.5 cm).

Laparoscopy, which means 'side, side' and see (scopio), which means 'look') means small incisions in the abdomen or waist (usually 0.5 to 1.5 cm). The laparoscope can help in diagnostic or therapeutic interventions with a few small incisions in the abdomen.