Diagnostic laparoscopy or exploratory laparotomy may also be performed if other diagnostic methods do not yield conclusive results.
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This is important as it affects which organs can be easily accessed during surgery, such as a laparotomy.
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In 2007 Demir broke the Guinness World Record for the largest uterus ever removed, without resorting to laparotomy.
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If they develop worsening symptoms and signs such as surgical intervention; this usually consists of laparotomy and bowel resection.
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Her work in laparotomies during the Russo-Japanese War was among the first to achieve a high success rate.
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On July 13, 1881, Goodfellow performed the first recorded laparotomy to treat the miner's gunshot wound.
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By the late 1950s, mandatory laparotomy had become the standard of care for managing patients with abdominal penetrating trauma.
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This can be an open procedure ( laparotomy, incision through the abdominal wall ) or keyhole surgery ( laparoscopy ).
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Dermoid ovarian cysts which are larger or present complications might require removal by either laparoscopy or laparotomy ( traditional surgery ).
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Invasive techniques ( biopsy and laparotomy for pathological and bacteriological examination ) may be required before a definite diagnosis is possible.
