Open abdo surgery including laparotomy

Question 1

Define:

Answer 1

Broad term including any procedure which involves opening the abdomen

For example:
Appendectomy
Laparotomy (this is any surgical procedure in which there is an incision in the abdo wall to gain access to the abod cavity)
Cesarean section
Inguinal hernia surgery

Question 2

Indications:

Answer 2

Rupture of an organ (spleen, aorta and ectopic pregnancy)

Peritonitis (perforated peptic ulcer, appendix, bowel, diverticulum, gallbladder)

Question 3

Complications:

Answer 3

Infection

Bleeding

Adhesion

Incisional hernias (20%)

Paralytic ileus

Shock