Laparotomy

A laparotomy is an operation that a doctor does on your belly area. They cut into your belly and look inside to see what might be wrong. The doctor looks for things like tumors, cysts, or organs that are not functioning properly. Doctors can also use laparotomies to do operations like taking out organs, unblocking tubes, and repairing holes in organs. Laparotomies can help a doctor figure out what is wrong and how to make you feel better.