Translation guide
A medical procedure using a camera to examine or operate inside the abdomen through small incisions.
The surgical technique of examining or operating inside the abdomen using a laparoscope.
In a clinical setting, doctors may simply say お腹にカメラを入れて調べる (check by inserting a camera into the abdomen) when explaining to patients.
Standard medical term for diagnostic laparoscopy. Literally 'abdominal cavity mirror examination'.
腹腔鏡検査を受けることになりました。
I'm going to have a laparoscopy.
Refers to laparoscopic surgery (therapeutic, not just diagnostic). Often shortened to ラパロ in clinical settings.
腹腔鏡下手術は傷が小さくて済みます。
Laparoscopic surgery leaves only small scars.
Common medical slang/abbreviation for laparoscopy or laparoscopic surgery, used among healthcare professionals.
明日のラパロの準備をしてください。
Please prepare for tomorrow's laparoscopy.
Literally 'laparoscope' (the instrument), but often used in compound terms to refer to the procedure itself.
腹腔鏡を使った手術が増えています。
Surgeries using a laparoscope are increasing.