Components of Laparoscopy
- Laparoscope: A thin, lighted tube with a camera.
- Trocar: A small incision is made in the abdomen, and a trocar is inserted to allow the laparoscope to pass through.
- Carbon dioxide: Gas is pumped into the abdomen to inflate it and create space for the laparoscope.
- Surgical instruments: Small surgical instruments can be inserted through additional incisions to perform procedures.
