Coeliotomy vs. Laparotomy

Coeliotomynoun

(surgery) A surgical procedure for making an incision in the abdominal wall to gain access into the abdominal cavity. Performed either as exploratory surgery, or as the first step in an abdominal operation.

Laparotomynoun

(surgery) The surgical procedure for making an incision in the abdominal wall to gain access into the abdominal cavity. Performed either as exploratory surgery, or as the first step in an abdominal operation.

Laparotomynoun

A cutting through the walls of the abdomen, as in the Cæsarean section.

Laparotomynoun

surgical incision into the abdominal wall; often done to examine abdominal organs

Laparotomy

A laparotomy is a surgical procedure involving small incisions through the abdominal wall to gain access into the abdominal cavity. It is also known as a celiotomy.