keyhole surgery

keyhole surgery
 n.— «Laparoscopic surgery, also known as “keyhole” surgery, involves making small incisions through which a tiny video camera and surgical instruments are inserted.» —“Long-distance surgery” by Lydia Dotto Globe and Mail (Toronto, Can.) Oct. 2, 2004. (source: Double-Tongued Dictionary)

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