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A ‘minimally invasive’ surgical operation at which instruments are passed through the wall of the abdomen: (1) for the diagnosis of abnormalities of the abdominal or pelvic organs (such as the fallopian tubes, ovaries and uterus) and to diagnose endometriosis; or (2) therapeutically, to reach the fallopian tubes for certain assisted conception procedures (see gamete intrafallopian transfer and zygote intrafallopian transfer). Carries the risks of surgery (damage to internal organs, hemorrhage, infection) and the risks of general anesthesia
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