lap·a·ros·co·py 
(lăp′ə-rŏskə-pē)
(lăp′ə-rŏskə-pē)n. pl. lap·a·ros·co·pies
A surgical procedure involving the insertion of a laparoscope through the abdominal wall for the purpose of viewing or performing minor surgery in the abdominal or pelvic cavities; laparoscopic surgery.
[Greek laparā, flank; see LAPAROSCOPE + -SCOPY.]
lap′a·rosco·pist n.