Laparoscopy
Laparoscopy is a minimally invasive surgery used to find or treat certain problems in the abdomen. A laparoscope is a long, thin tube with a camera lens attached. This allows surgeons to examine the organs inside the abdominal cavity through very small incisions made into the belly. Additional instruments can be inserted through the laparoscope or through the other incisions to help treat a specific problem. Laparoscopic surgery is usually done on an outpatient basis, so you may be in the hospital for only a few hours after your surgery.

Some common problems that can be treated through laparoscopy are:

Endometriosis: Tissue from inside the uterus that grows outside the uterus and causes scarring or adhesions, bleeding and pain.
Uterine Fibroids: Non-cancerous growths inside or attached to the uterus causing heavy bleeding, pain or urinary problems.
Pelvic Adhesions: Tissue in the abdomen that sticks together and forms scar tissue that can be painful.
Ovarian Cysts: Cysts that grow on the ovaries, which may cause pain, infertility or menstrual disorders.
Infertility: If you are having difficulty getting pregnant, the doctor may want to view the reproductive organs to diagnose or treat the problem.
Ectopic Pregnancy: A pregnancy that is located in the fallopian tube rather than the uterus.