Definition of Laparotomy

Medical Editor: Melissa Conrad Stöppler, MD

Reviewed on 3/29/2021

laparotomy

Laparotomy: An operation to open the abdomen. For example, laparotomy is used to remove cancer of the intestines or repair bowel blockage.

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