The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48:
laparoscopy \laparoscopy\ n. Laparotomy performed with a laparoscope. [WordNet 1.5]WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006):
laparoscopy n 1: laparotomy performed with a laparoscope that makes a small incision to examine the abdominal cavity (especially the ovaries and Fallopian tubes)