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Incisional and intraoperative diagnostic endoscopy: Diagnostic laparoscopy (peritoneoscopy)

You have had a laparoscopy.

A laparoscopy first involves making a small incision in the abdomen. A tube with a camera is pushed through this incision into the abdomen. This camera sends pictures of the inside of the abdomen to a screen. Tools such as forceps and scissors can be inserted through other small incisions in the abdomen.

A laparoscopy involves examining the organs in the abdomen. If there is anything unusual, tissue samples can be taken and examined separately under the microscope. The abdominal incisions required for the laparoscopy are stitched up afterwards.

Additional indicator

If necessary, additional letters are appended to OPS codes to indicate which side of the body is affected.

  • L: Left
  • R: Right
  • B: Both sides

Further information

Note

Your doctor will assist you with any health-related questions and explain the OPS code to you in a direct consultation if necessary.

Source

Provided by the non-profit organization “Was hab’ ich?” gemeinnützige GmbH on behalf of the Federal Ministry of Health (BMG).