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laparotomy [Am ˌlæpəˈrɑdəmi, Brit ˌlapəˈrɒtəmi] N

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In another study conducted in 2014, laparoscopy was found to be a safe alternative to laparotomy in patients receiving total hysterectomy for endometrial cancer. en.wikipedia.org

These atresias are often discovered before birth via a sonogram, and treated with using laparotomy after birth. en.wikipedia.org

This can be accomplished with open abdominal surgery (laparotomy) or keyhole surgery (laparoscopy). en.wikipedia.org

Exploratory laparotomy is rarely used, though it may be of benefit in patients with particularly severe hemorrhage. en.wikipedia.org

If external replacement fails, a laparotomy may be required, in which the uterus is gently pulled the right way round using forceps. en.wikipedia.org

Laparoscopy can be used for staging purposes and may avoid the need for a more invasive surgical procedure, such as laparotomy, in some patients. en.wikipedia.org

By the late 1950s, mandatory laparotomy had become the standard of care for managing patients with abdominal penetrating trauma. en.wikipedia.org

In therapeutic laparotomy, a cause has been identified (e.g. peptic ulcer, colon cancer) and laparotomy is required for its therapy. en.wikipedia.org

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