HomeTreatments & ProceduresSurgeryTreatments & ProceduresSurgeryInformation based on NHS and other UK health sources.Treatment & procedureLaparoscopy (keyhole surgery)A laparoscopy is a type of keyhole surgery used to look inside the tummy or pelvis, and sometimes to treat a problem at the same time. It uses small cuts, so recovery is often quicker than open surgery.