Procedure, part 1

The laparoscopic procedure is being performed more frequently. Long narrow instruments are passed through small incisions in the abdomen. The surgery is viewed using a long narrow camera passed through one of these incisions.

The laparoscopic procedure is being performed more frequently. Long narrow instruments are passed through small incisions in the abdomen. The surgery is viewed using a long narrow camera passed through one of these incisions.
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Review Date: 04/13/2006
Reviewed By: A.D.A.M. Medical Illustration Team
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