Laparotomy is the medical term for a type of open surgery of the abdomen. It allows surgeons to view the abdominal organs to diagnose and treat a variety of conditions. Here, we look at the types and ...

Laparoscopic surgery, being minimally invasive, often allows for a quicker recovery compared to open abdominal surgery (laparotomy). Recovery after endometriosis surgery typically takes several weeks ...

I have undergone a laparotomy 3 and a half weeks ago (no stitches). I had a c-section with my son 3 years ago. My question is: Is there any difference in the recovery period of the 2 operations? It ...

Surgeons use various approaches to gain access to the abdominal cavity. In laparotomy, a large incision is made through the abdominal wall to allow direct visualization of the area of interest. In ...