Certified Biomedical Equipment Technician (CBET) Practice Exam

Laparoscopy is a minimally invasive surgical procedure that allows surgeons to access the abdominal cavity through small incisions, typically about a quarter to half an inch in size. During this procedure, an endoscope—a thin tube with a camera and light—is inserted through these small holes, providing a view of the internal organs on a display monitor. This technique is advantageous because it generally results in less pain, shorter recovery times, and reduced scarring compared to traditional open surgery, where larger incisions are made.

The use of laparoscopy has become increasingly popular for a variety of surgical interventions, including gallbladder removal, hernia repairs, and even certain gynecological procedures, due to the benefits of minimally invasive approaches. Understanding this context highlights the significance of laparoscopy in modern surgical practices and its differentiation from other surgical techniques like open surgery, robotic surgery, or standard endoscopy, which do not specifically refer to the use of small incisions in the abdomen for an endoscope.