A laparotomy is a surgical procedure involving an incision through the abdominal wall to gain access into the abdominal cavity. It is also known as coeliotomy.
Alternative Names Return to top. Laparotomy; Exploratory laparotomy. Definition Return to top. Abdominal exploration is surgery to examine the contents of the ...
laparotomy /lap·a·rot·o·my/ (-rot´ah-me) incision through the flank or, more generally, through any part of the abdominal wall. lap·a·rot·o·my (l p-r t-m)
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