What’s the difference between a Celiotomy and Laparotomy? In day-to-day practice, the terms celiotomy and laparotomy are used interchangeably even though the procedures are different.

What is a laparotomy?

What is a celiotomy? A celiotomy is a surgical procedure where the abdomen of an animal is accessed through the midline...

What equipment is needed to perform a laparotomy? Scalpel, Scissors, Swabs and sponges...

Laparotomies can have varying healing times and prognoses...