A common reason for a laparotomy is to investigate abdominal pain, but the procedure may be required for a broad range of indications. The abdominal organs include the digestive tract (such as the stomach, liver and intestines) and the organs of excretion (such as the kidneys and bladder).
What are the indications for laparotomy?
Emergency conditions, such as those for acute intraperitoneal bleeding, uncontrollable gastrointestinal bleeding, blunt or penetrating abdominal injuries, generalised intraperitoneal sepsis due to perforated gastrointestinal tract are still the most common indications for laparotomy[3].
What are the signs and symptoms of laparotomy?
Laparotomy is a type of open surgery of the abdomen to examine the abdominal organs.
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These may include:
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These may include:
- increased pain or tenderness.
- redness.
- swelling.
- discharge from the wound site.
- fever or chills.
- vomiting or nausea.
