Laparoscopy has evolved significantly since its inception in the early 1900s. It is now commonly used as both a diagnostic and therapeutic tool in gynecology. As a diagnostic tool, laparoscopy allows direct visualization of the pelvic organs to diagnose conditions like endometriosis, ectopic pregnancy, pelvic inflammatory disease, and ovarian cysts. It is also used to evaluate infertility. Therapeutically, laparoscopy is used to treat ectopic pregnancies, tubo-ovarian abscesses, and endometriosis lesions through procedures like salpingectomy, adhesiolysis and cyst drainage. Major advances like the development of video cameras and improved instrumentation have increased the safety and applications of laparoscopy.