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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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How long does it take to have a laparotomy?
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How soon after a laparotomy can I exercise again?
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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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How should a 5 day post-op laparotomy look?
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A 44-year old asked:
Anyone ever died during a laparotomy before?
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Could you give me tips on exploratory laparotomy?
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Can they safely do a laparotomy on a 17 year old?
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A 38-year old female asked:
I had a laparotomy and removed my appendix 6 weeks ago
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What is recovery time for laparotomy to remove a dermoid?
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What body systems are involved in an exploratory laparotomy?
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How long before I can start to do crunches after a laparotomy?
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How long does it take for an oophorectomy with mini laparotomy?
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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 42-year old female asked:
I recently had a laparotomy surgery done and now i have watery fluid coming out of the operation.Is this normal?
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A 48-year old asked:
Hi docs, would they do a laparotomy on a 17 year old?
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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 29-year old female asked:
Why does a pregnancy tester show positive after having a laparotomy surgery?
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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 42-year old asked:
What to do if I have an appointment to see if I have endometriosis. If I do have it, will they do a laparotomy on me even though im not ttc?
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A 37-year old female asked:
New diagnosed 2 cm subserosal myofibrom same place 13 years ago 5 cm fibroma with laparotomy is removed.Surgery before it grows? Pain symptoms
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A 26-year old female asked:
I had a laparotomy 2.5 weeks ago, everything looks fine on the outside but when i touch the scar, inside feels thicker on the left shud i be worried?
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A 46-year old asked:
What do you suggest if I have an appointment to see if what do you suggest if I have endometriosis. If I do have it, will they do a laparotomy on me even though i'm not ttc?
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A 44-year old asked:
Is a C-section a laparotomy operation?
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How soon after laparotomy surgery is it okay to have sex?
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A 31-year old asked:
Have a cyst on my left ovary that is 6 cm, will I need laparotomy?
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A 34-year old asked:
How long does it take to walk by yourself after a laparotomy myomectomy?
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