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  2. Laparotomy - Wikipedia

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    The most common incision for laparotomy is a vertical incision in the middle of the abdomen which follows the linea alba. [citation needed] The upper midline incision usually extends from the xiphoid process to the umbilicus. A typical lower midline incision is limited by the umbilicus superiorly and by the pubic symphysis inferiorly.

  3. Surgical incision - Wikipedia

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    A surgical incision is a cut made through the skin and soft tissue to facilitate an operation or procedure.Often, multiple incisions are possible for an operation. In general, a surgical incision is made as small and unobtrusive as possible to facilitate safe and timely operating conditions and recovery.

  4. Choledochoduodenostomy - Wikipedia

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    A Kocher’s incision is made in the upper right quadrant. An upper midline incision can also be made. [6] A caliper or metal ruler is used to measure the CBD. The diameter should be greater or equal to 16mm, while its opening should be 14mm or greater. [6] The gallbladder is removed (cholecystectomy). [6]

  5. Caesarean section - Wikipedia

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    The classical caesarean section involves a longitudinal midline incision on the uterus which allows a larger space to deliver the baby. It is performed at very early gestations where the lower segment of the uterus is unformed as it is safer in this situation for the baby: but it is rarely performed other than at these early gestations, as the ...

  6. Pfannenstiel incision - Wikipedia

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    The Pfannenstiel incision offers a large view of the central pelvis but limits exposure to the lateral pelvis and upper abdomen, factors that limit the usefulness of this incision for gynecologic cancer surgery. [4] This incision is commonly called the "bikini line incision". Some common reasons for this surgical access are obstetric delivery ...

  7. Laparoscopy - Wikipedia

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    Some surgeons perform these procedures completely laparoscopically, making the larger incision toward the end of the procedure for specimen removal, or, in the case of a colectomy, to also prepare the remaining healthy bowel to be reconnected (create an anastomosis). Many other surgeons feel that since they will have to make a larger incision ...

  8. James Woods breaks down crying on air after his home burns ...

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    Of the neighbor's current status, he confirmed, "He's okay. They found him, he's in the hospital, he's great." At another point, Woods grew emotional as he described his 9-year-old niece's ...

  9. Antrectomy - Wikipedia

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    A midline epigastric incision is first made from the xiphoid process of the sternum to the umbilicus. [8] The opening can be widened by extending the incision inferiorly. [8] When the abdominal organs are exposed, thorough exploration is undertaken to assess the extent of disease and, in the case of stomach cancer, to confirm resectability. [8]