laparotomy (celiotomy)

Indications

• abdominal neoplasms
  • ovarian cancer
  • colorectal carcinoma
  • pancreatic cancer
  • liver neoplasm
• endometriosis
• gallstones
• intestinal perforation
• appendicitis
• diverticulitis
• liver abscess
• abdominal abscess, pelvic abscess, retroperitoneal abscess
• ectopic pregnancy
• abdominal adhesions
• exploratory laparaotomy

Procedure

• transabdominal incision into the peritoneal cavity

More general terms

• general surgery
• abdominal surgery

More specific terms

• laparotomy for pelvic malignancy
• laparotomy for reduction of volvulus/intussusception/internal hernia