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Pelvic Laparoscopy

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Alternate Names : Band-Aid Surgery, Celioscopy, Pelviscopy


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Surgical procedure to examine and treat abdominal and pelvic organs through a small surgical viewing instrument (laparoscope) inserted into the abdomen at the navel.

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