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\"\"<\/a>A surgical procedure involving an incision through the abdominal wall to gain access into the abdominal cavity laparotomized.<\/p>\n

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A type of tubal ligation procedure.<\/p>\n

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A surgical operation to cut open the abdominal cavity.<\/p>\n

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Any surgical procedure in which an incision is made into the abdominal wall, often done for exploration (e.g., to examine abdominal organs).<\/p>\n

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A surgical incision into the abdominal cavity. The operation is done to examine the abdominal organs as an aid to diagnosis; for example, to establish the spread of a growth (exploratory laparotomy) or as a prelude to major surgery.<\/p>\n

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A general term applied to any operation in which the abdominal cavity is opened. A laparotomy may be exploratory to establish a diagnosis, or carried out as a preliminary to further surgery. Viewing of the peritoneal cavity through an endoscope is called a laparoscopy\u00a0or peritoneoscopy.<\/p>\n

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A surgical procedure known as a transabdominal incision involves creating a surgical opening between the ribs and the pelvis, granting surgeons a direct visual access to the interior of the abdominal cavity. This incision, carefully made in a strategic location, provides healthcare professionals with an optimal viewpoint for conducting surgical interventions and closely examining the abdominal structures.<\/p>\n

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Any surgical procedure that involves the opening of the abdomen, either for diagnostic purposes or for surgical treatment.<\/p>\n

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A surgical procedure on the abdomen aimed at identifying the root cause of the patient’s issue and, if possible, addressing it immediately with the necessary corrective surgery.<\/p>\n

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A surgical procedure involving an incision through the abdominal wall to gain access into the abdominal cavity laparotomized. A type of tubal ligation procedure. A surgical operation to cut open the abdominal cavity. Any surgical procedure in which an incision is made into the abdominal wall, often done for exploration (e.g., to examine abdominal organs). 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