Laparotomy Guide
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Definition
Abdominal exploration is surgery to examine the abdomen (belly area). Surgery that opens the abdomen is called a laparotomy. Laparotomy may also be done to treat certain health problems and conditions.
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Encyclopedia: Laparotomy
A laparotomy is a surgical procedure involving an incision through the abdominal wall to gain access into the abdominal cavity. It is also known as coeliotomy. In diagnostic laparotomy , the nature of the disease is unknown, and laparotomy is deemed the best way to identify the cause. In therapeutic laparotomy, a cause has been identified and laparotomy is required for its therapy. Usually, only exploratory laparotomy is referred to...
Yahoo! Answers
Have a cyst on my left ovary that is 6 cm, will I need laparoscopy...
I am 24 years old and have been on birth control for last two years...
I am 24 years old and have been on birth control for last two years...
removing a cyst from the ovary is not done by an invasive technique (laparotomy), usually, unless there is some complications. ovarian cysts are removed by laparoscopy, where the examination can...
Asked by Richa - 4 months ago
How long does it really take for a mini laparotomy to heal?
How long does it take for an oophorectomy with mini laparotomy to heal? ( Ovary...
How long does it take for an oophorectomy with mini laparotomy to heal? ( Ovary...
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Asked by notyet - 27 months ago
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