Laparotomy What is Open Abdominal Surgery?
Laparotomy is an open surgical procedure that involves making a large incision in the abdomen to directly examine the internal organs and perform surgical interventions. It is generally preferred in cases where laparoscopic surgeries are insufficient or large-scale interventions are required.
How is it done?
At Metropol Health Group’s hospital in Izmir, the laparotomy procedure is performed as follows:
- Surgical Preparation: The patient is operated under general anesthesia.
- Abdominal Incision A large incision is made at a suitable point on the abdominal wall.
- Examination and Intervention: The relevant organs are examined through the incision and necessary surgical procedures are performed.
- Closure After the surgical procedure is completed, the incision is closed with aesthetic sutures and the patient is taken to the appropriate care area.
Application Areas
- Hysterectomy Removal of the uterus.
- Myomectomy Removal of large fibroids.
- Sacrocolpopexy/Sacrohysteropexy: Treatment of pelvic organ prolapse.
- Open Lateral Suspension: Pelvic organ support procedures.
- Endometrioma Surgeries: Treatment of advanced endometriosis.
What are the Symptoms?
Conditions that may require laparotomy can usually present with the following symptoms:
- Severe and persistent pain in the abdomen
- Detection of massive growth or suspicious mass in organs
- Pelvic organ prolapse
- Complications from endometriosis
What are the Treatment Methods?
- Open Surgery (Laparotomy):
- Provides a wider field of view.
- Effective in large-scale interventions.
- Laparoscopic Surgery:
- It is a method that is performed with smaller incisions and preferred in suitable patients.
- The healing process is shorter.
- Robotic Surgery:
- In cases requiring high precision, it is applied using robotic-assisted surgical systems.
Why Metropol Health Group?
- Experienced Surgical Team: Procedures performed by doctors specialized in their field.
- Advanced Technology: High-resolution imaging and modern surgical equipment.
- Comprehensive Care: Multidisciplinary approach in preoperative and postoperative processes.
Laparotomy is an effective method to address complex surgical needs and, when performed correctly, can help patients regain their health.
