Laparotomy is the medical term for a type of open surgery of the abdomen. It allows surgeons to view the abdominal organs to diagnose and treat a variety of conditions. Here, we look at the types and ...

Exploratory laparotomy is an abdominal surgery that doctors sometimes use to diagnose abdominal issues. While it can be recommended when another testing method has been unsuccessful in diagnosing or ...

There are two surgical options for ovarian cysts. Laparoscopy is a minimally invasive procedure, while laparotomy requires a larger cut. Factors affecting the decision include the size of the cyst and ...

I have undergone a laparotomy 3 and a half weeks ago (no stitches). I had a c-section with my son 3 years ago. My question is: Is there any difference in the recovery period of the 2 operations? It ...

Laparoscopic surgery, being minimally invasive, often allows for a quicker recovery compared to open abdominal surgery (laparotomy). Recovery after endometriosis surgery typically takes several weeks ...

Surgeons use various approaches to gain access to the abdominal cavity. In laparotomy, a large incision is made through the abdominal wall to allow direct visualization of the area of interest. In ...

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