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Laparoscopy For Endometriosis
Gynecologic laparoscopy refers to a group of procedures that use a small camera to examine the female reproductive organs.
See also:
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Hysterectomy -
Pelvic laparoscopy -
Tubal ligation
Alternative Names
Exploratory laparoscopy - gynecologic; Laparoscopic tubal ligation; Laparoscopic oophorectomy; Laparoscopic hysterectomy; Laparoscopic egg harvest
How the test is performed
The procedure is usually done in the hospital under general
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