Which procedure involves examining the cervix with a binocular microscope?

Colposcopy is a procedure specifically designed to examine the cervix using a binocular microscope called a colposcope. This procedure is often performed after abnormal Pap smear results to closely inspect the cervical tissue for precancerous changes or other abnormalities. During a colposcopy, the physician can visualize the cervix in greater detail, allowing for the identification of lesions and potentially guiding biopsy decisions.

The other procedures mentioned have distinct focuses: laparoscopy involves examining the abdominal cavity using a camera, urethroscopy examines the urethra and bladder, and hysteroscopy involves the examination of the uterine cavity through the cervix. Each of these different procedures utilizes specific instruments tailored for those anatomical areas, which is why they do not apply in the context of examining the cervix with a binocular microscope.