RT Book, Section A1 Hoffman, Barbara L. A1 Schorge, John O. A1 Bradshaw, Karen D. A1 Halvorson, Lisa M. A1 Schaffer, Joseph I. A1 Corton, Marlene M. SR Print(0) ID 1125294195 T1 Minimally Invasive Surgery T2 Williams Gynecology, 3e YR 2016 FD 2016 PB McGraw-Hill Education PP New York, NY SN 978-0-07-184908-1 LK accessmedicine.mhmedical.com/content.aspx?aid=1125294195 RD 2024/03/28 AB Diagnostic laparoscopy provides a minimally invasive surgery (MIS) option for thorough evaluation of the peritoneal cavity and pelvic organs. It is often performed to evaluate pelvic pain or causes of infertility, to diagnose endometriosis, or to ascertain the extent of adhesive disease or qualities of a pelvic mass. Importantly, systematic evaluation of the peritoneal cavity is performed during every laparoscopy, either diagnostic or operative.