Laparoscopy is a type of surgical procedure that allows a surgeon to access the inside of the abdomen (tummy) and pelvis without having to make large incisions in the skin. This procedure is also known as keyhole surgery or minimally invasive surgery.
A telescopic rod lens system, usually connected to a video camera (single-chip CCD or three-chip CCD) A digital laparoscope where a miniature digital video camera is placed at the end of the laparoscope, eliminating the rod lens system.