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Surgical procedure to open the abdominal cavity
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
Laparotomy
Surgical abdominal examination operation
An exploratory laparotomy, informally known as ex-lap, is a general surgical operation where the abdomen is opened and the abdominal organs are examined
Exploratory_laparotomy
Injury caused by a bullet
the person should be transferred immediately to the operating room for laparotomy. If it is difficult to evaluate for those indications because the person
Gunshot_wound
Surgical procedure creating opening in stomach
The Stamm gastrostomy is an open technique, requiring an upper midline laparotomy and gastrotomy, with the catheter brought out in the left hypochondrium
Gastrostomy
Minimally invasive operation within the abdominal or pelvic cavities
advantages to the patient with laparoscopic surgery versus an exploratory laparotomy. These include reduced pain due to smaller incisions, reduced hemorrhaging
Laparoscopy
Surgical removal of the uterus
been developed. Most hysterectomies in the United States are done via laparotomy (abdominal incision, not to be confused with laparoscopy). A transverse
Hysterectomy
Surgical intervention
control surgery can be divided into the following three phases: Initial laparotomy, Intensive Care Unit (ICU) resuscitation, and definitive reconstruction
Damage_control_surgery
Sterile bag for closing abdominal wounds
used in cases of abdominal compartment syndrome in which decompressive laparotomy is necessary to reduce intra-abdominal pressure to restore blood flow
Bogota_bag
Wounding with a pointed object at close range
victim of abdominal stabbing would be subject to exploratory surgery laparotomy, it is now considered safe not to operate if the patient is stable. In
Stabbing
Medical specialty
broadly covers surgical procedures that involve opening the abdomen (laparotomy). Surgery of each abdominal organ is dealt with separately in connection
Abdominal_surgery
Tear in the thoracic diaphragm
method is laparotomy, but this misses diaphragmatic ruptures up to 15% of the time. Often diaphragmatic injury is discovered during a laparotomy that was
Diaphragmatic_rupture
Female reproductive system health issue
surgery may be laparoscopic or through a larger incision, known as a laparotomy. Maternal morbidity and mortality are reduced with treatment. The rate
Ectopic_pregnancy
Surgical removal of the vermiform appendix
longer. Advanced pelvic sepsis occasionally requires a lower midline laparotomy. Complicated (perforated) appendicitis should undergo prompt surgical
Appendectomy
Surgical removal of the gallbladder
Cholecystectomy can be performed either laparoscopically or through a laparotomy.[page needed] The surgery is usually successful in relieving symptoms
Cholecystectomy
Birth defect of a bulge in the small intestine
diverticulum is often diagnosed as an incidental finding during laparoscopy or laparotomy.[citation needed] Treatment is surgical, potentially with a laparoscopic
Meckel's_diverticulum
Iranian-American laparoscopic surgeon
considered a controversial and questionable departure from classical laparotomy or open surgery. Nezhat was born in Shahreza, Iran, a small, rural town
Camran_Nezhat
Hole in the wall of the gastrointestinal tract
tract typically requires emergency surgery in the form of an exploratory laparotomy. This is usually carried out along with intravenous fluids and antibiotics
Gastrointestinal_perforation
Intestinal condition in humans resulting from ingesting hair
alone might not necessarily detect the co-existing Rapunzel syndrome. Laparotomy has been identified as the standard treatment for Rapunzel syndrome. Because
Rapunzel_syndrome
Surgery type
surgery in humans is in the abdomen, a laparotomy. If a camera is used, it's called a laparoscopy. A laparotomy can be used to diagnose cancer, endometriosis
Exploratory_surgery
Surgical removal of uterine fibroid
anesthesia is administered. Traditionally a myomectomy is performed via a laparotomy with a full abdominal incision, either vertically or horizontally. Once
Uterine_myomectomy
Surgical procedure
expose the abdominal aorta. It usually has been in contrast to midline laparotomy and right retroperitoneal space dissection. These two procedures have
Kocher_manoeuvre
Inflammation of the appendix
procedure can be performed either through an open incision in the abdomen (laparotomy) or using minimally invasive techniques with small incisions and cameras
Appendicitis
Surgical reconnection of tubal ligation
tubal end remains open and exposing the internal lining of the tube. Mini-laparotomy for tubal reversal surgery involves making a small, 2 to 3 inch incision
Tubal_reversal
Medical treatment with no reasonable hope of benefit
futility in emergency laparotomy and investigate predictors of futility using the United Kingdom National Emergency Laparotomy Audit (NELA) database.
Futile_medical_care
Ligament of the stomach and colon
pancreatectomy, some forms of the Roux-en-Y gastric bypass, and exploratory laparotomy. This article incorporates text in the public domain from page 1151 of the
Gastrocolic_ligament
Presence of blood in the space between the abdominal walls and organs
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
Hemoperitoneum
Surgical procedure
laparoscopic approach are found to be comparable to the procedure using laparotomy. In vaginal hypoplasia, traction vaginoplasty such as the Vecchietti technique
Vaginoplasty
Surgical specialty
Tombstone. On July 13, 1881, Goodfellow performed the first recorded laparotomy to treat the miner's gunshot wound. The man had a perforated small intestine
Trauma_surgery
Cut made into the skin for the purpose of surgery
obtaining relevant imaging. Midline incision or midline laparotomy – The most common incision for laparotomy is the midline incision, a vertical incision which
Surgical_incision
Type of injury
management of penetrating abdominal trauma was for many years mandatory laparotomy. A greater understanding of mechanisms of injury, outcomes from surgery
Penetrating_trauma
Operation to remove all or part of the colon
colectomy is performed via an abdominal incision, a technique known as laparotomy. Minimally invasive colectomy using laparoscopy is a well-established
Colectomy
Surgical procedure
gastric vagotomy. All types of vagotomy can be performed at open surgery (laparotomy) or using minimally invasive surgery (laparoscopy). For the management
Vagotomy
Use of endoscopy and fluoroscopy to treat and diagnose digestive issues
repair Inguinal hernia surgery Femoral hernia repair Other Laparotomy Exploratory laparotomy Rapid urease test / Urea breath test Clinical prediction rules
Biliary endoscopic sphincterotomy
Biliary_endoscopic_sphincterotomy
Medical intervention
middle to late pregnancy who has entered cardiac arrest. Combined with a laparotomy, the procedure results in a Caesarean section that removes the fetus,
Resuscitative_hysterotomy
Surgical incision into an intestine
purposeful or a complication of an abdominal surgery, such as exploratory laparotomies or hernia repair.[citation needed] An enterotomy can be done to remove
Enterotomy
Medical procedures that involve incisive or invasive instruments into body cavities
invasiveness of surgical procedures: Conventional open surgery (such as a laparotomy) requires a large incision to access the area of interest, and directly
Surgery
Staging system for lymphomas
exploratory laparotomy (surgery performed through an abdominal incision) with splenectomy (surgical removal of the spleen). Note: exploratory laparotomy has fallen
Ann_Arbor_staging
Area between liver and right kidney
in the hepatorenal recess on FAST scan may be an indication for urgent laparotomy. The hepatorenal recess is also called the pouch of Morison, or Morison's
Hepatorenal_recess
Vertebrate organ through which food passes to the stomach
repair Inguinal hernia surgery Femoral hernia repair Other Laparotomy Exploratory laparotomy Rapid urease test / Urea breath test Clinical prediction rules
Esophagus
Medical specialty
thoracostomy, cricothyroidotomy, compartment fasciotomies and emergency laparotomy or thoracotomy to stanch bleeding. They are also called upon to staff
General_surgery
Operation removing part of the stomach
repair Inguinal hernia surgery Femoral hernia repair Other Laparotomy Exploratory laparotomy Rapid urease test / Urea breath test Clinical prediction rules
Billroth_II
Medical practice to burn tissue
"Electric Cautery Lowers the Contamination Threshold for Infection of Laparotomies". The American Journal of Surgery. 175 (4): 263–6. doi:10.1016/S0002-9610(98)00020-8
Cauterization
Medical condition
not be helpful in blunt trauma. Diagnostic laparoscopy or exploratory laparotomy may also be performed if other diagnostic methods do not yield conclusive
Abdominal_trauma
British virologist
(2011-2016) and founding chair of the HQIP funded National Emergency Laparotomy Audit (2012-2017). In 2007 Grocott summited Everest as leader of the Caudwell
Mike_Grocott
Feeding tube going into the stomach through the abdominal wall
PMID 16267197. Gauderer MW, Ponsky JL, Izant RJ (1980). "Gastrostomy without laparotomy: a percutaneous endoscopic technique". J. Pediatr. Surg. 15 (6): 872–5
Percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy
Percutaneous_endoscopic_gastrostomy
Trauma to the body without penetration of the skin
(DPL), or bedside ultrasound examination (FAST) before proceeding to laparotomy if required. If time and the patient's stability permit, a CT examination
Blunt_trauma
Stomach aches
but is not limited to cholecystectomy, appendectomy, and exploratory laparotomy.[citation needed] Below is a brief overview of abdominal pain emergencies
Abdominal_pain
Medical condition
following confirmatory investigations such as computed tomography (CT) scans, laparotomy and/or a biopsy of the ovary. Krukenberg tumors can be seen in all age
Krukenberg_tumor
Inflammation of abdominal organ lining
therapy will often require multiple drugs from different classes. Surgery (laparotomy) is needed to perform a full exploration and lavage of the peritoneum
Peritonitis
Medical condition
They are most frequently found incidentally on pelvic examination or at laparotomy. Brenner tumours very rarely can occur in other locations, including the
Brenner_tumour
Female urogenital fissure
sometimes attempt a final repair through a large abdominal incision, or laparotomy.[citation needed] The laparoscopic (minimally invasive) approach to VVF
Vesicovaginal_fistula
Medical condition
sigmoidoscope, derotation is done If derotation does not occur, then laparotomy through midline incision should be done. It is derotated manually. If
Sigmoid_colon_volvulus
Medical condition
following gynecological surgery and abdominal surgery; hysterectomy, laparotomy, caesarian section, and induced abortion. It may occur as a complication
Pelvic_abscess
Fluid-filled sac in the ovary
suggests malignancy or complex anatomy. For large cysts, open laparotomy or a mini-laparotomy (a smaller incision through the abdominal wall) may be preferred
Ovarian_cyst
have been born (ex-28 = born at 28 weeks gestation) Exam examination (for example, physical examination) Exp Lap exploratory laparotomy Ext extremities
List of medical abbreviations: E
List_of_medical_abbreviations:_E
Medical area for women's reproductive health
and anatomy, reducing scars and adhesions, and supporting fertility. Laparotomy – may be used to investigate the level of progression of benign or malignant
Gynaecology
Fictional character
fed his addiction during Christmas time. She also performed a critical laparotomy on a dying patient in the aftermath of a stabbing in the ER, and performed
Cleo_Finch
Medical technique that intentionally leaves a person unable to reproduce
a Cesarean section or shortly after a vaginal delivery mostly by mini-laparotomy. In some cases, sterilization can be reversed, but this can not be guaranteed
Sterilization_(medicine)
Medical diagnostic scale
a laparoscopic wash-out is a safe procedure, avoiding the need for a laparotomy and stoma formation. Hinchey, E.J., Schaal, P.G. and Richard, G.K. Treatment
Hinchey_Classification
Surgical procedure for management of obesity
repair Inguinal hernia surgery Femoral hernia repair Other Laparotomy Exploratory laparotomy Rapid urease test / Urea breath test Clinical prediction rules
Bariatric_surgery
Veterinary surgical tool
Pizzutto, Cristiane Schilbach (2024-01-01). "Uterine tubal ligation via mini-laparotomy in South American coatis (Nasua nasua)". Theriogenology Wild. 4 100087
Snook_hook
Chronic disease of the liver, characterized by fibrosis
so from intraperitoneal haemorrhage. Three of these patients had had a laparotomy, and all had either cirrhosis or malignant disease, both of which are
Cirrhosis
Opioid analgesic
given IV/IM does not provide sufficient post-operative analgesia for laparotomy and shoulder arthrotomy in dogs and ovariohysterectomy in bitches. When
Butorphanol
Indian heart surgeon (1934–2004)
Absorbable Polyglactin 910 Suture Material in Mass Closure of Vertical Laparotomy Wounds and Bilateral Mirror Image Cervical Neurosurgical in an Adult with
Sharad_Panday
Russian assassin
daughter. The tsar sent his own physician, Roman Vreden, and after a laparotomy and almost seven weeks, Rasputin recovered; he was taken home on 17 August
Khioniya_Guseva
Surgical procedure to treat gastric reflux and hiatal hernia
repair Inguinal hernia surgery Femoral hernia repair Other Laparotomy Exploratory laparotomy Rapid urease test / Urea breath test Clinical prediction rules
Nissen_fundoplication
American physician and gynecologist (1813–1883)
that the disease was contagious. Abdominal surgery: Sims advocated a laparotomy to stop bleeding from bullet wounds to this area, repair the damage and
J._Marion_Sims
Paired straight muscle
Subcutaneous Fat Tissue in Adult Women: Correlation with Age, Pregnancy, Laparotomy, and Body Mass Index". Archives of Plastic Surgery. 39 (5): 528–33. doi:10
Rectus_abdominis_muscle
Publication to increase patient safety during surgery
with a significantly lower perioperative mortality rate in emergency laparotomy, with checklist use associated with a lower 30‐day perioperative mortality
WHO_Surgical_Safety_Checklist
Surgical procedure in which a hole is cut into the colon and stoma is placed
repair Inguinal hernia surgery Femoral hernia repair Other Laparotomy Exploratory laparotomy Rapid urease test / Urea breath test Clinical prediction rules
Colostomy
Surgical procedure in which a part of an intestine is removed
F. (August 2018). "Preventing incisional hernia: closing the midline laparotomy". Techniques in Coloproctology. 22 (8): 623–625. doi:10.1007/s10151-018-1833-y
Bowel_resection
Chinese revolutionary and statesman (1866–1925)
died of liver cancer. On 26 January 1925, Sun underwent an exploratory laparotomy at Peking Union Medical College Hospital (PUMCH) to investigate a long-term
Sun_Yat-sen
Human rights abuse
through the vagina or laparotomy. The incision through the vagina was very unreliable, therefore hardly ever practiced. Laparotomy is a surgical procedure
Sterilization of deaf people in Nazi Germany
Sterilization_of_deaf_people_in_Nazi_Germany
Form of penetrating trauma
ability for surgeons to effectively repair organs. However, the use of laparotomy, which has been developed a few years earlier, had provided better patient
Stab_wound
Surgical removal of adrenal glands
undergo surgery. The procedure can be performed using an open incision (laparotomy) or minimally invasive laparoscopic or robot-assisted techniques. Minimally
Adrenalectomy
Cancer of the female reproductive system
survival of chemosensitive patients by up to 6 months. A second-look laparotomy may be used to assess tumour status in clinical trials, but is not a staple
Gynecologic_cancer
Bilateral functional ovarian cyst
20 weeks of pregnancy. Laparotomy is considered if the cyst is malignant and too large to remove laparoscopically. A laparotomy is preferred during the
Theca_lutein_cyst
Last part of the digestive system in vertebrates
affects which organs can be easily accessed during surgery, such as a laparotomy. In terms of diameter, the cecum is the widest, averaging slightly less
Large_intestine
Medical condition
asymptomatic and diagnosed incidentally on radiological imaging or during laparotomy for other intra-abdominal issues. Liver hemangiomas are thought to be
Cavernous_liver_hemangioma
Surgical removal of the ovary or ovaries
benign causes is most often performed by abdominal laparoscopy. Abdominal laparotomy or robotic surgery is used in complicated cases[clarification needed]
Oophorectomy
Examination of the bowel
repair Inguinal hernia surgery Femoral hernia repair Other Laparotomy Exploratory laparotomy Rapid urease test / Urea breath test Clinical prediction rules
Colonoscopy
Medical condition
pain. Both Fitz-Hugh and Curtis regularly found these adhesions during laparotomy in patients with the clinical syndrome of RUQ with concern for gallbladder
Fitz-Hugh–Curtis_syndrome
Medical condition
testosterone. The main form of treatment is laparotomy, a modern and minimally invasive type of surgery. Laparotomy properly positions the testes within the
Persistent Müllerian duct syndrome
Persistent_Müllerian_duct_syndrome
Medical diagnostic method
repair Inguinal hernia surgery Femoral hernia repair Other Laparotomy Exploratory laparotomy Rapid urease test / Urea breath test Clinical prediction rules
Fecal_pH_test
Surgical removal of fallopian tube
preventative measure. Salpingectomy has traditionally been done via a laparotomy; more recently however, laparoscopic salpingectomies have become more
Salpingectomy
Therapeutic endoscopic procedure that widens the esophagus
repair Inguinal hernia surgery Femoral hernia repair Other Laparotomy Exploratory laparotomy Rapid urease test / Urea breath test Clinical prediction rules
Esophageal_dilation
Medical procedure
repair Inguinal hernia surgery Femoral hernia repair Other Laparotomy Exploratory laparotomy Rapid urease test / Urea breath test Clinical prediction rules
Inguinal_hernia_surgery
Medical treatment facility specializing in emergency medicine
JR, Trooskin SZ, Doshi PJ, Greenwald L, Mode CJ (March 2002). "Time to laparotomy for intra-abdominal bleeding from trauma does affect survival for delays
Emergency_department
Sudden rupture in the ovary
suspected internal bleeding, surgery is indicated via laparoscopy or laparotomy. Other treatments may include efforts to stop the bleeding or resection
Ovarian_apoplexy
Blood purification procedure using the abdominal peritoneum
repair Inguinal hernia surgery Femoral hernia repair Other Laparotomy Exploratory laparotomy Rapid urease test / Urea breath test Clinical prediction rules
Peritoneal_dialysis
Bariatric surgical technique
intestinal loop where nutrients are absorbed. It can be performed by laparotomy or laparoscopy. A small gastric sleeve is created by sectioning the greater
SADI-S_surgery
Foreign materials left inside the body following surgery
Mini-laparotomy revealed gossypiboma (grasped by the clamp).
Gossypiboma
Major surgical procedure involving the pancreas, duodenum, and other organs
repair Inguinal hernia surgery Femoral hernia repair Other Laparotomy Exploratory laparotomy Rapid urease test / Urea breath test Clinical prediction rules
Pancreaticoduodenectomy
Cancer of the bile ducts
and may avoid the need for a more invasive surgical procedure, such as laparotomy, in some people. Histologically, cholangiocarcinomas are classically well
Cholangiocarcinoma
Cancer of the colon or rectum
facilitate removal of draining lymph nodes. This can be done either by an open laparotomy or laparoscopically, depending on factors related to the individual and
Colorectal_cancer
Disease characterized by rapid swelling
appendicitis) it is possible for undiagnosed HAE patients to undergo laparotomy (operations on the abdomen) or laparoscopy (keyhole surgery) that turns
Angioedema
Marcel Proust's brother (1873–1935)
intravaginal radium rods and intra-abdominal radium applied locally (via laparotomy) to affected lymph nodes. Proust served at the front as a military surgeon
Robert_Proust
Loss of blood following childbirth
consider: uterine artery embolization, dilatation and curettage, and laparotomy with uterine compression stitches or hysterectomy. Stage 3: bleeding continues
Postpartum_bleeding
Type of antibody
There have been case reports where women have undergone an exploratory laparotomy for suspected ectopic pregnancy after having a falsely elevated beta-hCG
Heterophile_antibody
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Elixir of Courage
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Thor's Battle
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Ocean; Sea
Boy/Male
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English (chiefly Yorkshire) : variant of Whitley.
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Loving from Heart
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One with golden body
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Czechoslovakian
Little stork.
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Danish, Hebrew, Hindu, Indian
Land; Auspicious Symbol
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Forgiver, Merciful
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n.
A cutting through the walls of the abdomen, as in the Caesarean section.