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Laparotomy
Laparotomy is abdominal surgery. Often, special enemas are sufficient to treat intussusception. If not, a laparotomy may be indicated.
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What's a laparotomy?
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What exactly is a laparotomy?
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A 36-year old female asked:
How should a 5 day post-op laparotomy look?
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What is recovery time for laparotomy to remove a dermoid?
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A 36-year old asked:
What are the chances i will need a laparotomy and not a laparoscop?
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A 35-year old asked:
How long does it take for an oophorectomy via mini laparotomy to heal?
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A 29-year old asked:
Difference between laparoscopy or laparotomy surgery?
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A 30-year old asked:
How long does it really take for a laparotomy scar to heal?
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A member asked:
After a laparotomy for an ovarian teratoma removal on one side, could a new one grow on the other side a few year later?
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A 36-year old female asked:
I had a laparotomy three weeks ago and masturbated a week ago and feel more sore now.is it from masturbating (clitoraly)?
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A 46-year old female asked:
After a laparotomy 3 months ago, I have a burning sensation in part of the scar, when I bend or twist. What is this,or will it go away?
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A 45-year old asked:
How soon after laparotomy surgery is it okay to have sex?
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A 41-year old asked:
Have a cyst on ovary that is 8 cm, will i need laparoscopy or laparotomy?
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A 29-year old asked:
If i have a laparotomy to remove an ovarian cyst will i be out for a week?
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A 38-year old asked:
I am 5 weeks postop from a laparotomy with removal of right ovary and adhesions, Can I resume normal activities?
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A 22-year old male asked:
I have had a laparotomy some 4 months back, n the scar looks ugly. What cream /gel is the best to use? Doctor prescribed Hexilak?
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A 33-year old female asked:
Drink heavily sober 36hr Having laparotomy in 4 days for ovarian tumor are my so far minor withdrawal symptoms going to interfere what do I do?
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A 39-year old female asked:
I recently had laparotomy to remove ovarian cystadenoma. It's benign but spilled in my gut. They removed as much mucus as possible. What can I expect?
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A 46-year old asked:
Cant get rid of abdominal distension. No diagnosis. Should I have laparotomy done?
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A 33-year old female asked:
Is a laparotomy to remove ovarian mature cystic teratoma an inpatient or outpatient procedure?
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A 44-year old female asked:
Have had 6 major laparotomies and now need to have ovarian cyst removed, have adhesions, will need another laparotomy?
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A 27-year old female asked:
Ovarian cyst endometriomas 8 and 5 centimeters. dr wants to do laparotomy vs laproscopic outpatient. is this necessary to be so invasive?
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A 47-year old asked:
Big cyst on pelvic exam. what are the chances i will need a laparotomy and not a laparoscop?
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A 32-year old asked:
If pelvic exam finds big mass, what are the chances i will need a laparotomy and not a laparoscope?
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A 32-year old female asked:
I was prescribed naproxen 500 for 15 days post laparotomy but I have no pain (4 days post) is it ok to stop taking it?
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A 22-year old male asked:
How to identify if a scar is a keloid. I have a post surgical scar in my abdomen following laparotomy as on 3 oct 2012?
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A 23-year old female asked:
Why am i still having painful periods after a laparotomy? I have endometriosis
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A 22-year old female asked:
What is the average duration of a laparotomy with removal of adhesions and endo lesions including a presacral neurectomy in a stage 3 endo patient?
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A 78-year old male asked:
Should I lbe having any abdominal pain 2 months after laparotomy for small Bowel obstruction?
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A 32-year old male asked:
Should I ask for laparotomy? Gallbladder out, fatty liver; losing weight with persistent upper right / left abdominal pain can email labs / reports.
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