'laparoscopic' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'lapara,' meaning 'flank' or 'side,' and 'skopein,' meaning 'to look or examine.'

'lapara' combined with 'skopein' in Greek, eventually forming the modern English word 'laparoscopic.'

Initially, it meant 'to examine the flank,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'relating to minimally invasive surgery.'