Laparotomy is an open operation on the abdomen. This is normally done through an up & down or bikini line cut. This type of operation is carried out for procedures such as an abdominal hysterectomy, myomectomy (removal of fibroids) and ovarian cystectomy (removal of ovarian cysts) |
Hospital stay following a laparotomy is normally about 3-4 days with most people being off work for a minimum of 6 weeks after discharge from hospital. |