Laparoscopic biopsy

a biopsy of the abdominal or pelvic cavities performed with a laparoscope, a special type of endoscope (lighted probe for keyhole surgery) that allows the use of tools that fit through the opening of the scope

Description
The abdomen is usually inflated with carbon dioxide gas, which is non-flammable and readily absorbed and removed by the tissue, to create a working and viewing space. See laparoscopy