The present invention relates to a miniature laparoscopic light source which illuminates the tissues and/or organs with translumination (illuminating by giving light from the back) method during gastrointestinal and other operations. A miniature laparoscopic light source (1), which enables the tissues and/or organs to be illuminated with translumination technique in closed surgeries such as gastrointestinal operations, comprises a body (2) which includes all components thereon, an on/off switch (3) which enables the miniature laparoscopic light source (1) to be operated and turned off, a light source (4) which gives light to the operation area, at least one battery casing (5) wherein the power supply (such as cell, battery) which will provide energy required for the light source is fixed.