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Llame de lunes a viernes de 9:00 a.m. a 4:30 p.m., hora local en Estados Unidos y sus territorios. |
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| Procedimiento en el que se usa un laparoscopio, insertado a través de la pared abdominal, para examinar el interior del abdomen. Un laparoscopio es un instrumento parecido a un tubo delgado, con una luz y una lente para observar. También puede tener una herramienta para extirpar tejido y examinarlo bajo un microscopio para descubrir signos de enfermedad. |
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