laparotomy

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L0046400 (lăp′ə-rŏt′ə-mē)n. pl. lap·a·rot·o·mies Surgical incision into the abdominal wall, especially into the flank.

[Greek laparā, flank; see laparoscope + -tomy.]

laparotomy

(ˌlæpəˈrɒtəmɪ) n, pl -mies1. (Surgery) surgical incision through the abdominal wall, esp to investigate the cause of an abdominal disorder2. (Surgery) surgical incision into the loin[C19: from Greek lapara flank, from laparos soft + -tomy]

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n., pl. -mies. a surgical incision through the abdominal wall. [1875–80]

laparotomy

Surgery to make an incision in the abdominal wall for surgery.

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laparotomy - surgical incision into the abdominal wall; often done to examine abdominal organssurgical incision, incision, section - the cutting of or into body tissues or organs (especially by a surgeon as part of an operation)laparoscopy - laparotomy performed with a laparoscope that makes a small incision to examine the abdominal cavity (especially the ovaries and Fallopian tubes)

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laparotomy

[‚lap·ə′räd·ə·mē] (medicine) A surgical incision through the abdominal wall into the abdominal cavity.

Laparotomy

a surgical incision in the abdominal cavity. Although laparotomy was even known to ancient physicians, it was seldom used before the introduction of antisepsis and asepsis because of the danger of infection. It provides access to the organs of the abdominal cavity and lesser pelvis and is performed in cases of inflammation and tumors, as well as in cases of stomach wounds and other injuries; it is sometimes used as an independent procedure for diagnostic purposes (celiotomy, or diagnostic laparotomy). It is sometimes combined with thoracotomy.

Laparotomy is performed using a transverse, vertical, or oblique incision. The purpose of the surgical procedure determines the patient’s position on the operating table—completely horizontal or with the head of the table raised or lowered or a bolster placed under the small of the back. Preoperative preparation of the patient and the anesthesia used depend on the nature of the procedure and the patient’s condition. The abdominal cavity is closed by layer-by-layer suturing of the anterior abdominal wall, with insertion of drains if required.

laparotomy

[lap″ah-rot´ah-me] incision through the abdominal wall.

lap·a·rot·o·my

(lap'ă-rot'ō-mē), 1. Incision into the loin. 2. Synonym(s): celiotomy [laparo- + G. tomē, incision]

laparotomy

(lăp′ə-rŏt′ə-mē)n. pl. laparoto·mies Surgical incision into the abdominal wall, especially into the flank.

laparotomy

Obstetrics Open pelvic surgery, a surgical format which has waned in popularity–WIP, but may be used for sterilization See Minilaparotomy tubal sterilization Surgery Open surgical exploration of the abdomen, which has WIP–laparoscopy has equal diagnostic yields with ↓ complications Indications Pronounced cholangitis, sepsis, perforation, hemorrhage. See Exploratory laparotomy. Cf Laparoscopy.

lap·a·rot·o·my

(lap'ă-rot'ŏ-mē) 1. Incision into the loin. 2. Synonym(s): celiotomy. [laparo- + G. tomē, incision]

laparotomy

1. A surgical incision through the flank. 2. (colloquial) an exploratory operation performed for purposes of diagnosis.

Laparotomy

Surgical incision into the loin, between the ribs and the pelvis, which offers surgeons a view inside the abdominal cavity.Mentioned in: Appendicitis, Ectopic Pregnancy, Peritonitis

lap·a·rot·o·my

(lap'ă-rot'ŏ-mē) 1. Incision into the loin. 2. Synonym(s): celiotomy. [laparo- + G. tomē, incision]

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noun surgical incision into the abdominal wall

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