Laparoscopy

"Laparoscopy" is a descriptor in the National Library of Medicine's controlled vocabulary thesaurus, MeSH (Medical Subject Headings). Descriptors are arranged in a hierarchical structure, which enables searching at various levels of specificity.

MeSH information

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A procedure in which a laparoscope (LAPAROSCOPES) is inserted through a small incision near the navel to examine the abdominal and pelvic organs in the PERITONEAL CAVITY. If appropriate, biopsy or surgery can be performed during laparoscopy.

Descriptor ID	D010535
MeSH Number(s)	E01.370.388.250.520 E04.502.250.520
Concept/Terms	Laparoscopy Laparoscopy Laparoscopies Celioscopy Celioscopies Peritoneoscopy Peritoneoscopies Surgical Procedures, Laparoscopic Surgical Procedures, Laparoscopic Laparoscopic Surgical Procedure Procedure, Laparoscopic Surgical Procedures, Laparoscopic Surgical Surgery, Laparoscopic Laparoscopic Surgical Procedures Laparoscopic Surgery Laparoscopic Surgeries Surgeries, Laparoscopic Laparoscopic Assisted Surgery Laparoscopic Assisted Surgeries Surgeries, Laparoscopic Assisted Surgery, Laparoscopic Assisted Surgical Procedure, Laparoscopic

Below are MeSH descriptors whose meaning is more general than "Laparoscopy".

Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques and Equipment [E]
Diagnosis [E01]
Diagnostic Techniques and Procedures [E01.370]
Diagnostic Techniques, Surgical [E01.370.388]
Endoscopy [E01.370.388.250]
Laparoscopy [E01.370.388.250.520]
Surgical Procedures, Operative [E04]
Minimally Invasive Surgical Procedures [E04.502]
Endoscopy [E04.502.250]
Laparoscopy [E04.502.250.520]

Below are MeSH descriptors whose meaning is related to "Laparoscopy".

Below are MeSH descriptors whose meaning is more specific than "Laparoscopy".

Laparoscopy
Hand-Assisted Laparoscopy

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Bar chart showing 371 publications over 31 distinct years, with a maximum of 30 publications in 2008

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Year	Major Topic	Minor Topic	Total
1996	2	0	2
1997	2	0	2
1998	3	0	3
1999	4	1	5
2000	4	3	7
2001	3	0	3
2002	7	1	8
2003	10	1	11
2004	8	7	15
2005	16	4	20
2006	8	4	12
2007	6	2	8
2008	26	4	30
2009	20	4	24
2010	10	5	15
2011	13	6	19
2012	8	3	11
2013	7	4	11
2014	7	3	10
2015	16	4	20
2016	8	6	14
2017	14	6	20
2018	12	5	17
2019	10	4	14
2020	11	2	13
2021	15	1	16
2022	15	1	16
2023	9	0	9
2024	4	2	6
2025	5	1	6
2026	2	2	4

Below are the most recent publications written about "Laparoscopy" by people in Profiles.

Elsafy E, Khan S, Huang M, Evans F, Cui H. Perforated Cameron's Ulcer from Incarcerated Paraesophageal Hernia with Gastric Volvulus. CRSLS. 2026 Apr-Jun; 13(2).

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Zhao B, Sullivan TB, Gupta P, Hooper K, Nudel J, Rieger-Christ K, Nepomnayshy D. Identifying microRNA predictors of weight loss after bariatric surgery. Surg Obes Relat Dis. 2026 Jul; 22(7):775-780.

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Tuynman JB, Yao H, Moolenaar LR, Sietses C, Hompes R, Aigner F, Caycedo-Marulanda A, Chen CC, Deeb M, Doornebosch PG, Feng B, Foo CC, F?rst A, Ito M, de Lacy FB, Le?o P, Maykel JA, Muratore A, van Oostendorp SE, Park SC, Pedziwiatr M, Ren M, Seitinger G, Stockmann HBAC, Talsma AK, T?rler A, Tong W, Wang Q, Xu Q, Zhang H, van Waesberghe JTM, Ali M, Twisk JWR, Zhang Z, de Lacy AM, Hanna GB, Bonjer HJ. Transanal total mesorectal excision versus laparoscopic total mesorectal excision for mid and low rectal cancer (COLOR III): short-term outcomes of an international, multicentre, phase 3, randomised, controlled, non-inferiority trial. Lancet Gastroenterol Hepatol. 2026 May; 11(5):355-366.

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Nguyen HP, Garces-Palacios S, Hoagland D, Wise N, Wong K, Pydimarry SA, Vunnava S, Scott DJ, Nepomnayshy D, Sankaranarayanan G. AI-driven prediction of completion time and errors in the Advanced Training in Laparoscopic Suturing (ATLAS) needle handling task: One step closer to automated surgical skill assessment. Surgery. 2026 Apr; 192:110045.

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Zewde MG, Peyser DK, Yu AT, Bonaccorso AM, Moshier EL, Alavi K, Goldstone RN, Marks JH, Maykel JA, McLemore EC, Sands DR, Steele SR, Wexner SD, Whiteford MH, Sylla P. Impact of Obesity on Postoperative Outcomes in Transanal Total Mesorectal Excision for Rectal Cancer. Dis Colon Rectum. 2026 04 01; 69(4):553-564.

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Ferrari D, Peponis T, Violante T, Glasgow AE, Perry WRG, Larson DW, Behm KT. Comparison of Open, Laparoscopic, and Robotic Approaches for Hartmann's Reversal: The Mayo Clinic Experience. Dis Colon Rectum. 2026 03 01; 69(3):432-441.

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Rosenberg M, Perez Coulter A, Pepper V, Banever G, Tashjian D, Moriarty K, Tirabassi MV. Long-Term Efficacy of Pediatric Anti-reflux Surgery in Reduction of Acid-Reducing Medication. J Surg Res. 2025 07; 311:112-117.

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Playter KP, Reddington H, Ballinger ZC, Czerniach DR, Freitas GS, Kelly JJ, Cherng NB, Perugini RA. Evaluation of hemorrhage risk and the volume-outcome relationship following vertical sleeve gastrectomy amidst robotic-assisted surgery adoption. Surg Endosc. 2025 Jun; 39(6):3702-3709.

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Shehata D, Ghaderi I, Nepomnayshy D. The evolution of surgical skills simulation education: Advanced laparoscopic skills. Surgery. 2025 05; 181:109248.

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Kolbe EW, Buciunas M, Krieg S, Loosen SH, Roderburg C, Krieg A, Kostev K. Minimally invasive versus open surgery for colonic diverticular disease: a nationwide analysis of German hospital data. Tech Coloproctol. 2025 01 16; 29(1):46.

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