Question 1

what's a laparotomy?

Accepted Answer

Laparotomy: Opening the abdomen to look inside during surgery.

Question 2

what exactly is a laparotomy?

Accepted Answer

OpenAbdominalSurgery: Traditional "open" abdominal surgery(laparotomy)is performed thru a large incision enabling direct access to the abdominal organs.  In contrast, laparoscopy is performed by making small incisions on the abdominal wall  to insert a scope and instruments.  Nowadays, almost every operation done thru laparotomy in the past can be done via laparoscopy.

Question 3

how long does it take to have a laparotomy?

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Depends indication?: Laparotomy means incision in the abdomen.  If it is just to look for a problem, like if someone was stabbed, once you have looked if everything is ok you can close in less than 20 minutes.  Some complicated surgeries last more than 20 hours.

Question 4

how soon after a laparotomy can i exercise again?

Accepted Answer

At least 6 weeks: We usually say about 6 weeks.  Only your doctor will be able to clear you based on how you are healing and what exactly was done.

Question 5

how long does it take for mini laparotomy to heal?

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At least 6 weeks: We usually say about 6 weeks, but healing continues even after that.  Only your doctor will be able to clear you for activities based on how you are healing and what specifically was done.

Question 6

how soon after a laparotomy can i start to exercise?

Accepted Answer

Call and ask: Please call your surgeon about this: many recommend 6 weeks but you should follow the instructions your doctor gives you, no one else.

Question 7

had d&c+ laporscope,had a hyst end of that month,3months later had laporotomy,an 6mths later another laporotamy,is it poss not to hav adhession,or no?

Accepted Answer

Adhesions: unfortunately the bodies reaction to abdominal surgery is to form adhesions.  So far there is no way to prevent them.  Some people form more than others, but they seem to occur in everyone.

Question 8

how should a 5 day post-op laparotomy look?

Accepted Answer

Depends: Some patients will be close to discharge. Some will continue with nasogastric tube and Foley catheter. Okay to ask your surgery team about progress and recovery.

Question 9

anyone ever died during a laparotomy before?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Yes, but keep in mind that a laparotomy is simply the name for a procedure where the skin is incised with a scalpel making a traditional scar to gain access to the abdominal cavity.  It is done is many different circumstances including emergently after trauma, cancer surgery, exploratory surgery, etc. Very rare in low risk cases be assured.

Question 10

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.

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How long does it take for mini laparotomy to heal?

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How soon after a laparotomy can i start to exercise?

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Had d&c+ laporscope,had a hyst end of that month,3months later had laporotomy,an 6mths later another laporotamy,is it poss not to hav adhession,or no?

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How should a 5 day post-op laparotomy look?

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Could you give me tips on exploratory laparotomy?

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