What is laparoscopic or keyhole surgery?

Laparoscopic or keyhole surgery describes a type of operation in which doctors use a viewing telescope (laparoscope) attached to a camera and light source to see inside the abdomen. Compared to open surgery, laparoscopic surgery offers many benefits which include small skin incisions, better cosmetic scars, less postoperative pain, shorter hospital stay often day-only, faster recovery and earlier resumption of normal activities and employment.
In experienced hands, laparoscopic surgery is a safe alternative to open surgery for the treatment of most gynaecological conditions.