Cutting into the abdomen with an incision through the abdominal wall.
surgical procedure that involves an incisionin the lower abdominal cavity
a surgical procedure that involves an incision into the abdominal cavity; often used when making a diagnosis when less invasive tests are difficult or not possible.
(lap-a-ROT-o-mee): An operation that allows the doctor to inspect the organs in the abdomen.
any operation that involves opens up ingthe abdomen.
The surgical opening and closing of the abdomen.
A surgical operation in which the abdomen is opened. Needed for microsurgery operations on the fallopian tubes (although some operations formerly done only at laparotomy are now possible at laparoscopy). For infertility surgery, the scar from a laparotomy is usually a low, horizontal one, just above the pubic bone. Several days in hospital are needed; most people are off work about 3 weeks; and some numbness or sensitivity below the scar can be expected for several months, as nerves to the skin regrow.
surgical incision into the abdominal wall; often done to examine abdominal organs
a large incision made into the abdomen
a large incision through the abdominal wall to visualize the structures inside the abdominal cavity
a long incision that is made through the muscle layers of the abdomen
a major operation, which involves a cut into the abdomen
a major surgical procedure involving an incision in the abdominal wall
a more invasive surgical procedure that requires a hospital stay and has a longer recovery period
an incision made in the abdominal wall through which the fallopian tubes are visualized
an opening into the abdominal cavity
a surgical operation involving an incisionthrough the abdominal wall
a surgical operation involving an incision through the abdominal wall
a surgical incision made through the wall of the abdomen
surgical incision to allow entry into the abdominal cavity.
Incision into the abdominal cavity through the loin or flank.
Surgical operation to open up the abdomen.
surgery in the abdomen done through a large incision in the abdomen.
An evaluation of the abdomen which requires an incision in the abdominal wall.
An operation to open the abdomen.
a surgical procedure that involves an incision from the upper to lower abdomen; often used when making a diagnosis by less invasive tests is difficult.
an operation in which the abdomen is opened to look for the cause of an undiagnosed illness
Surgery involving incision of the abdominal wall. Used for major abdominal surgery, cesarean sections, and splenectomys.
This procedure involves an incision through the abdominal wall and is essential to diagnose and stage ovarian cancer.
A surgical opening of the abdomen.
A major operation which involves an incision through the abdominal wall.
A surgical procedure in which an incision is made in the abdomen.
operation that opens up the abdomen.
An operation opening the abdomen by an incision through the abdominal wall.
A surgical opening of the abdominal cavity. The skin incision can be either transverse vertical. The transverse incision is usually an inch or so above the pubic bone. This type of incision is also known as a bikini cut. This is the most common type of incision used during a C-Section. A vertical skin incision usually extends from the pubic bone to the belly button.
a surgical incision into a cavity in the abdomen, usually performed using general or regional anesthesia.
Major surgical procedure where an incision is made in the abdomen. close window
major open abdominal surgery with a 6-8" incision (usually horizontal, right above pubic hair, but may be vertical) which often requires 3-4 days in the hospital.
Exploratory abdominal surgery.
intervention to open the abdomen
traditional abdominal surgery - the incision is made in the abdominal wall vertically or horizontally. The surgery is performed through these incisions. Recovery takes longer and is more painful. This type of surgery is used if Endometriosis is more advanced and the surgeon needs better access to the abdominal cavity
Surgical incision through abdominal section to gain access to the peritoneal cavity.
Major abdominal surgery to correct abnormalities of the reproductive organs.
Any surgical procedure which involves opening the abdominal cavity for examination (exploratory laparotomy) or to perform additional surgery.
An incision in the abdominal cavity to take a tissue sample and, if possible, to remove most or all of the visible tumor.
A surgical procedure in which a large inicision is made in order to visualize the pelvic organs.
Major surgery performed on an inpatient basis, it allows for the examination of the pelvic area and removal of growths, scar tissue or other obstructions affecting the reproductive organs.
Open abdominal surgery using a large incision.
(lap-ah-rot-o-me) - A surgical incision into a cavity of the abdomen.
Surgical procedure during which repairs are made to pelvic organs.
A major abdominal surgery through a cut in the abdomen.
A surgical incision made in the wall of the abdomen.
A surgical procedure in which the abdominal cavity is opened to gain broader access than allowed by laparoscopy.
Major abdominal surgery through an incision in the abdominal wall. This procedure necessitates a hospital stay of one to several days afterwards and bed rest for up to six weeks.
An operation in which the abdominal cavity is opened and inspected directly.
(lap-a-RAH-toe-mee): An operation that allows the doctor to inspect the organs in the abdomen.
Surgical incision through the abdominal wall to open it.
A surgical procedure in which an incision is made into the abdominal cavity to operate on the uterus, ovaries or fallopian tubes.
A surgical procedure upon the abdomen.
Major abdominal surgery where reproductive organ abnormalities can be corrected and fertility restored, such as tubal repairs and the removal of adhesions.
A laparotomy is a surgical maneuver involving an incision through the abdominal wall to gain access into the abdominal cavity. It is also known as coeliotomy.