Woman Accidentally Swallows Coffee Spoon, Has It Removed From Jejunum With No Complications Oct 30, 2009
She had to be taken to operating room for an exploratory laparotomy which disclosed that a 15 cm spoon was passed into the jejunum following about 200 cm of the ligament of Treitz. After the operation, the patient was well and was discharged home on postoperative day 7. (Science Daily)
A gentler choicefor a hysterectomy Jul 8, 2009
That's because the most common type of hysterectomy is via an abdominal incision of 5 to 7 inches that also is known as a laparotomy ... " In the meantime, the Cleveland Clinic is doing a study comparing conventional laparoscopy to robotic-assisted lapascopic hysterectomies. Whatever the results of such studies, it seems unlikely that minimally invasive surgical techniques ever will replace abdominal surgery completely, for there are pluses and minuses for each, depending upon the case history... (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Pancreatic Cancer Jun 27, 2009
Occasionally a more serious "laparotomy" operation is needed - this involves making a larger cut so that the surgeon can look more closely at the organs. Causes. (BBC News -- Health)
South Africa: Flags Fly at Half-Mast for Minister Apr 8, 2009
She was due to have certain tests conducted in respect of abdominal pain, including a laparotomy. He said during her stay in hospital, medical complications arose which led to her untimely death and subsequently she passed away just after 10:30pm. (allAfrica.com)
