Question 1

could you give me tips on exploratory laparotomy?

Accepted Answer

You are complex: Exploratory laparotomy indicates that something is wrong in your abdominal cavity and that you need surgery. The surgeon is not quite sure what will be encountered and what will be done to fix the problem.

Question 2

what causes an anastomotic leak? is an exploratory laparotomy the procedure needed to correct? what are exploratory laparotomy usually needed for?

Accepted Answer

Variety of causes: Anastomotic leak is a term used to describe the breakdown between two surgically connected sites and is often used to describe GI anatomy. This may be where two pieces of bowel are brought together, or the outflow of an organ such as the liver or kidney is connected. When organs leak, infection in the abdomen can ensue. An exploratory laparotomy is the right choice to find and fix the leak.

Question 3

what body systems are involved in an exploratory laparotomy?

Accepted Answer

Gastrointestinal: Primarily the GI system, but all intrabdominal organs are grossly inspected, visualized and palpated

Question 4

is it safe to get pregnant after i had an exploratory laparotomy with vertical incision?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Presuming that you are healed, there is no reason you cannot conceive.

Question 5

i had exploratory laparotomy 3 months ago and am 7 weeks pregnant is it safe?

Accepted Answer

: People with a normal healing pattern would be adequately healed to conceive and go through a normal pregnancy with this history.

Question 6

i had a exploratory laparotomy, total abdominal hysterectomy, bilateral salpingo oophorectomy in 2009 been getting yearly paps. do i need to continue?

Accepted Answer

Pap after Hyst: If your hysterectomy was done for a non-cancerous reason and up have never had a severe pre-cancerous cervical lesion then the current reccomendations do not suggest further pap smears.

Question 7

22yr old, had exploratory laparotomy 2 years ago due to retroperitoneal hematoma.  now, i have abdominal pain. heating/less movement helps with pain. i am young and do not want another surgery. advice?

Accepted Answer

Hematoma: Your history of a retroperitoneal hematoma is very unusual.  Do you have a known bleeding disorder?  If there was no trauma associated with your hematoma i suggest you see a hematologist and get evaluated for a bleeding disorder.

Question 8

i've already undergone appendectomy. after the surgery my belly became bigger and i gained weight. is that natural?

Accepted Answer

Not related: Your weight gain is not related to surgery , reduce caloric intake, have healthy diet ,  go to gym regular basis   &  do exercises , be active you will loose weight and abdomen will get flat.

Question 9

is it possible that post appendectomy surgery (40 years later) have anything to do with my condition; diarrhea that is severe, least 3 days a week?

Accepted Answer

Possibly: The only correlation here could be scar tissue or adhesions from the old surgery. This can sometimes affect bowel flow. Typically it is  constipation, pain or complete obstruction that people complain of. Diarrhea is less commonly associated with adhesions. Please see your doctor for more thorough evaluation to help you feel good.

Question 10

can i masturbate a week after having an appendectomy? open surgery

Accepted Answer

Yes: There should b no problem as long as u take it easy. If it hurts when u ejaculate then hold off for another few wks.

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Could you give me tips on exploratory laparotomy?

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What causes an anastomotic leak? is an exploratory laparotomy the procedure needed to correct? what are exploratory laparotomy usually needed for?

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What body systems are involved in an exploratory laparotomy?

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Is it safe to get pregnant after i had an exploratory laparotomy with vertical incision?

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I had exploratory laparotomy 3 months ago and am 7 weeks pregnant is it safe?

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I had a exploratory laparotomy, total abdominal hysterectomy, bilateral salpingo oophorectomy in 2009 been getting yearly paps. do i need to continue?

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22yr old, had exploratory laparotomy 2 years ago due to retroperitoneal hematoma. now, i have abdominal pain. heating/less movement helps with pain. i am young and do not want another surgery. advice?

A member asked:

I've already undergone appendectomy. after the surgery my belly became bigger and i gained weight. is that natural?

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Is it possible that post appendectomy surgery (40 years later) have anything to do with my condition; diarrhea that is severe, least 3 days a week?

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Can i masturbate a week after having an appendectomy? open surgery

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