A laparoscopy is a surgical procedure that may be used to diagnose and treat various conditions, including endometriosis.
During a laparoscopy, a long, thin viewing instrument, called a laparoscope, is inserted into the abdomen through a small, surgical incision. This allows your doctor to view tissue or take a tissue sample, called a biopsy. They may also remove cysts, implants, and scar tissue caused by endometriosis.