LAPAROSCOPY PROCEDURE The whole procedure generally takes around 30-60 minutes but time may vary according to the case. You will be administered anesthesia, so you won’t feel much pain during the procedure. Following is the procedure: The doctor will make an incision of around 5-15 millimeters in your abdominal area. A small tube will be inserted to pump carbon dioxide. This is done to inflate the abdomen, so that the doctor can see the organs clearly. A laparoscope is inserted through incision. If laparoscopy is carried out for treatment purposes, the doctor may make further incisions and then he will proceed to treat the condition. The carbon dioxide is removed and dressing is applied to the incision.