A laparotomy is a surgical procedure involving a surgical incision through the abdominal wall to gain access into the abdominal cavity. It is also known as a celiotomy.
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How does a laparotomy compare with laparoscopy?
Cleveland Clinic says laparoscopy is less invasive but takes longer and needs special training and equipment.
Cleveland Clinic states that laparoscopy is less invasive and easier to recover from, making smaller wounds and leaving smaller scars. However, it states that laparoscopy requires special training and equipment, and it takes longer, which may not work in an emergency. It adds that a laparotomy is a standard procedure that any hospital can provide.
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Emergency laparotomy is a standard surgical treatment for volvulus.
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The first successful documented laparotomy was performed without anesthesia by Ephraim McDowell in 1809 in Danville, Kentucky.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Laparotomy, lead section
A laparotomy is a surgical procedure involving a surgical incision through the abdominal wall to gain access into the abdominal cavity.
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