English-Dutch translations for laparotomy

Definition of laparotomy

• The surgical procedure for making an incision in the abdominal wall to gain access into the abdominal cavity. Performed either as exploratory surgery, or as the first step in an abdominal operation

Synonyms

• celiotomy
• coeliotomy

Related words

• laparoscopy
• laparoscope
• laparoscopic
• laparoscopies
• laparotomist
• laparoscopic surgery