Laparoscopic surgery, often called “minimally invasive surgery,” is a technique where doctors perform operations through small cuts, usually around the size of a buttonhole. Instead of making a large incision, the surgeon uses a tiny camera (called a laparoscope) and special instruments to view and operate on the inside of the body. The camera sends real-time images to a screen, allowing the surgeon to guide the instruments precisely. This approach generally leads to smaller scars, less pain, faster recovery, and a shorter hospital stay compared to traditional open surgery.