A diagnostic laparoscopy is a procedure in which the doctor uses a laparoscope to look at the organs and tissues in your abdomen. A laparoscope is a thin metal tube with a light and tiny camera. You may have a laparoscopy because you have chronic pain in the abdominal area.
Chronic pain is pain that has lasted a long time.
You should ask your doctor about these choices. Plan for your care and recovery after the procedure. Follow instructions provided by your doctor. Eat a light meal, such as soup or salad, the night before the procedure. Do not eat or drink anything after midnight or the morning before the procedure.