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 Key Features:
    Has a high-definition camera and a light source at the tip
    Inserted through a small incision (usually at the navel)
    Transmits real-time images to a monitor
    Available in various diameters (typically 5mm or 10mm)
 Uses:
    Diagnostic purposes (e.g., identifying causes of abdominal pain)
    Surgical procedures like appendectomy, gallbladder removal, hernia repair, and gynecological surgeries
    Enables faster recovery and smaller scars compared to open surgery