title: How to do a laparotomy.
abstract: As a result of modern investigative techniques surgeons now have fewer "blind dates with the abdomen". Nevertheless, the correct performance of a laparotomy remains an important diagnostic tool.
mesh_terms: D000005:Abdomen / Q000601:surgery; D000006:Abdomen, Acute / Q000601:surgery; D005260:Female; D005335:Fever of Unknown Origin / Q000209:etiology; D006549:Hernia, Diaphragmatic, Traumatic / Q000209:etiology; D006801:Humans; D007813:Laparotomy / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000379:methods*; D008297:Male; D010146:Pain / Q000209:etiology* / Q000523:psychology; D011602:Psychophysiologic Disorders / Q000175:diagnosis