Definition of Laparotomy. Meaning of Laparotomy. Synonyms of Laparotomy

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Definition of Laparotomy

Laparotomy
Laparotomy Lap`a*rot"o*my, n. [Gr. ? loins + ? to cut.] (Surg.) A cutting through the walls of the abdomen, as in the C[ae]sarean section.

Meaning of Laparotomy from wikipedia

- A laparotomy is a surgical procedure involving a surgical incision through the abdominal wall to gain access into the abdominal cavity. It is also known...
- An exploratory laparotomy is a general surgical operation where the abdomen is opened and the abdominal organs are examined for injury or disease. It is...
- broadly covers surgical procedures that involve opening the abdomen (laparotomy). Surgery of each abdominal organ is dealt with separately in connection...
- advantages to the patient with laparoscopic surgery versus an exploratory laparotomy. These include reduced pain due to smaller incisions, reduced hemorrhaging...
- control surgery can be divided into the following three phases: Initial laparotomy, Intensive Care Unit (ICU) resuscitation, and definitive reconstruction...
- anesthesia is administered. Traditionally a myomectomy is performed via a laparotomy with a full abdominal incision, either vertically or horizontally. Once...
- termination of the pregnancy (removal of the fetus) via laparoscopy or laparotomy, use of methotrexate, embolization, and combinations of these. Sapuri...
- The Stamm gastrostomy is an open technique, requiring an upper midline laparotomy and gastrotomy, with the catheter brought out in the left hypochondrium...
- is generally classified as a surgical emergency; in most cases, urgent laparotomy is needed to identify and control the source of the bleeding. In selected...
- system surgery Digestive tract Accessory Abdominopelvic Other Laparotomy Exploratory laparotomy Rapid urease test / Urea breath test Clinical prediction rules...