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Laparoscopic cholecystectomy
Laparoscopic cholecystectomy An operation to remove the gallbladder. The doctor inserts a laparoscope (see above) and other surgical instruments through small holes in the abdomen. The camera allows the doctor to see the gallbladder on a television screen. The doctor removes the gallbladder through the holes.
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Gallbladder
The storage sac for bile, located below the liver.
Doctor
1. One whose occupation is to treat diseases, particularly a physician, dentist, or veterinarian with an appropriate license. 2. A teacher (particularly at a college or university), a scholar, or one who holds a postgraduate degree (especially a Ph.D. degree). 3. A shaman.
Laparoscope
A thin tube with a tiny video camera attached. Used to look inside the body and see the surface of organs. See also endoscope.
Abdomen
The area between the chest and the hips. Contains the stomach, small intestine, large intestine, liver, gallbladder, pancreas, and spleen.
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Laparoscope
A thin tube with a tiny video camera attached. Used to look inside the body and see the surface of organs. See also endoscope.
Laparoscopic lymphadenectomy
The removal of pelvic lymph nodes with a laparoscope.
Laparoscopic surgery
Surgery using small incisions that allow for fine surgical instruments and a miniature camera to be inserted into the body.ÿ Surgeons are then able to inspect internal organs and to carry out Operations with minimal disturbance to the surrounding tissues.
Laparoscopy
A test that uses a laparoscope to look at and take tissue from the inside of the body.
Laparotomy
Surgical incision through the flank or loin or, less precisely, the abdominal wall, as for the purpose of exploring the morphology of the internal reproductive organs.
LaPaz Regional Hospital
LaPaz Regional Hospital is a hospital in Parker, Arizona (USA).
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Lactase deficiency
Lack of the lactase enzyme. Causes lactose intolerance.
Lactose
The sugar found in milk. The body breaks lactose down into galactose and glucose.
Lactose intolerance
Inability to digest lactose, the sugar in milk. This condition occurs because the body does not produce the lactase enzyme.
Lactose tolerance test
A test for lactase deficiency.
Laparoscope
A thin tube with a tiny video camera attached. Used to look inside the body and see the surface of organs. See also endoscope.
Laparoscopic cholecystectomy
Laparoscopic lymphadenectomy
The removal of pelvic lymph nodes with a laparoscope.
Laparoscopy
A test that uses a laparoscope to look at and take tissue from the inside of the body.
Large intestine
The part of the intestine that goes from the cecum to the rectum. The large intestine absorbs water from stool and changes it from a liquid to a solid form. The large intestine is 5 feet long and includes the appendix, cecum, colon, and rectum. Also called colon.
Laryngectomy
Surgical removal of part or all of the larynx (usually to treat cancer of the larynx).
Lavage
A cleaning of the stomach and colon. Uses a special drink and enemas. See also bowel prep.
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