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Diagnostic laparoscopy



Pelvic laparoscopy
Pelvic laparoscopy
Female reproductive anatomy
Female reproductive anatomy
Incision for abdominal laparoscopy
Incision for abdominal laparoscopy


Diagnostic laparoscopy

Normal Values:

There is no blood in the abdomen, no hernias, no intestinal obstruction, and no cancer in any visible organs. The uterus, fallopian tubes, and ovaries are of normal size, shape, and color. The liver is normal.


What abnormal results mean:

The procedure may detect the following:

  • Ovarian cysts
  • Abnormal union of body surfaces (such as adhesions following prior surgery)
  • Endometriosis
  • Uterine fibroids
  • Tumors
  • Pelvic inflammatory disease
  • Appendicitis
  • Cholecystitis
  • Metastatic cancer
  • Signs of trauma




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