Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques, and Equipment

Laparotomy

Incision into the side of the abdomen between the ribs and pelvis.

National Library of MedicineMedical Subject Headings2026

Structured Summary

Abstract

Incision into the side of the abdomen between the ribs and pelvis.

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Synonyms

3 entry terms
  • Laparotomies
  • Minilaparotomy
  • Minilaparotomies

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Aspects Covered

17 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings adverse effects, classification, economics, education, ethics, history, instrumentation, legislation & jurisprudence, methods, mortality, nursing, psychology, rehabilitation, standards, statistics & numerical data, trends, veterinary.

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Indexing Annotation

avoid: not a coordinate for operative surgery on abdominal organs; prefer / surg with specific organ; restrict to technique of surgical incision of abdominal wall at any point; usually exploratory

MeSH Hierarchy

Tree Number

  1. E04w.406w

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NLM Classification

WI 980

AMA Style

References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Laparotomy. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D007813. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D007813
  2. Laparotomy. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Laparotomy
  3. Laparotomy. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1130374