Laparotomy is a surgical procedure involving a large incision through the abdominal wall to access the abdominal cavity. It is typically performed to diagnose or treat diseases, inspect organs, or perform operations. The term emphasizes the opening (otomy) of the laparotomy through an incision in the abdominal region.
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1:02Laparotomy
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1:03Lithotripsy
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1:04Meniscectomy
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1:04Oophorectomy
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