main menu   -   articles   -   prostate   -   stories   -   sexuality   -   resources   -   glossary   -   search     From Phoenix5's Prostate Cancer Glossary laparoscopy Synonyms: laparascope Definition: Adj: laparoscopic (LAP-uh-ruh-SKAWP-ik) . A procedure done with a laparascope (LAP-uh-ruh-skohp), a thin, lighted tube used to look inside the abdomen. It is a type of endoscope but with a tiny video camera. A laparoscopic (radical) prostatectomy is a prostatectomy by this means. (Illustration show a laparoscopic procedure but not a prostatectomy.) The point of entry is called a port. An article about laparoscopic surgery is archived at the Phoenix5 articles menu. make another selection #s   A  B  C  D  E  F  G  H  I  J  K  L  M  N  O  P  Q  R  S  T  U  V  WXYZ main menu   -   articles   -   prostate   -   stories   -   sexuality   -   resources   -   glossary   -   search The Glossary Booklet   -   The Personal Edition Definitions are provided for education only and are not medical advice. Created exclusively for Phoenix5. © 2002 Phoenix5.