Laparotomy
Current as of: February 19, 2019
Author: Healthwise Staff
Medical Review:Adam Husney, MD – Family Medicine & Kathleen Romito, MD – Family Medicine & Martin J. Gabica, MD – Family Medicine & Sarah A. Marshall, MD – Family Medicine
Laparotomy is a procedure in which a surgeon makes an incision in the lower abdomen in order to inspect the abdominal cavity. During laparotomy, the surgeon can correct structural problems or remove tumors, sites of endometriosis (implants), or scar tissue (adhesions). Laparotomy is also used to diagnose and treat…
Current as of: February 19, 2019
Author: Healthwise Staff
Medical Review:Adam Husney, MD – Family Medicine & Kathleen Romito, MD – Family Medicine & Martin J. Gabica, MD – Family Medicine & Sarah A. Marshall, MD – Family Medicine