laparotomy

IPA: ɫæpɝˈɑtʌmi

(surgery) The surgical procedure for making an incision in the abdominal wall to gain access into the abdominal cavity. Performed either as exploratory surgery, or as the first step in an abdominal operation.

Examples of "laparotomy" in Sentences

A laparotomy does not use a laparoscope.
Such a fetus would have to be delivered by laparotomy.
Often laparotomy is the definitive way to localize the tumour.
Surgical interventions can be done by laparotomy or laparoscopy.
Then do a laparotomy to complete treating the intra abdominal injury.
Laparotomy is the traditional type of surgery used for treating appendicitis.
A laparotomy through a Pfannenstiehl incision was made to extract the device.
A surgical sponge package and counter especially adapted for laparotomy sponges.
Please remember to check for laparotomy scars before you do a peritoneal lavage.