ENDOMETRIOSIS: THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN LAPAROSCOPY AND LAPAROTOMY
Unlike laparoscopy, which is, in a way, exploratory surgery, laparotomy is a much more serious consideration, and should not be thought of as routine. Exploratory laparotomy is a major surgical procedure. The doctor makes a horizontal or vertical incision in the abdomen in order to explore the abdominal cavity for any abnormality or to remove tumors or cysts. This procedure is not used routinely as a diagnostic tool, but if a woman has a large pelvic cyst or mass that needs to be removed, a laparotomy might be indicated and might help treat the patient. Surprisingly, endometriosis often is discovered when something else is suggested, such as pelvic infection or pelvic tumors.
Sharon’s instincts about her condition were right from the start; she would have been better off searching for a specialist in endometriosis. Specialists are a good bet because they have experience in treating endometriosis on a regular basis, frequently are involved in research on the disease, and are more skilled with the laparoscope.
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