Lighting and optical devices, systems, and methods are configured for use in laparoscopic surgical procedures. The disclosed devices, systems, and methods advantageously do not require tethers in order to receive power or transmit data, such as camera images, to and from an external device. In addition, the disclosed devices, systems, and methods utilize improved camera mechanisms and reduce costs and improve accessibility with respect to laparoscopic surgical procedures. Furthermore, a smoke evacuator system can be used as part of surgical procedure to evacuate smoke from a surgical setting.