Laparoscopy and laparoscopic surgery are usually done whilst you are asleep under general anaesthesia.

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 How is it done?

Laparoscopy and laparoscopic surgery are usually done whilst you are asleep under general anaesthesia. The skin over the abdomen is cleaned. The surgeon or gynaecologist then makes a small incision (cut) about 1-2 cm long near to the navel (belly button).