Diagnostic laparoscopy is a surgical procedure used to diagnose abdominal and pelvic conditions. There are several synonyms for this procedure including exploratory laparoscopy, diagnostic peritoneoscopy, and abdominal endoscopy. These terms are often used interchangeably and describe the same basic procedure. The primary purpose of diagnostic laparoscopy is to visualize and evaluate the internal organs of the abdomen and pelvis. It is often used to diagnose conditions such as ovarian cysts, ectopic pregnancies, and endometriosis. This procedure is minimally invasive and involves making small incisions in the skin to insert a laparoscope, a thin tube with a camera, to view the internal organs.