laparoscopy: Quick Facts

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Nov. 3, 2026

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Facts

Also Known As	peritoneoscopy • keyhole surgery • laparoscopic surgery

Photos and Videos

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Topics

laparoscope abdominal cavity abdomen endoscopy colonoscopy bronchoscopy mediastinoscopy esophagogastroduodenoscopy nasopharyngolaryngoscopy

Key People

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Patrick Steptoe

British gynecologist