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Exploratory laparotomy or coeliotomy is commonly performed in order to establish or confirm a diagnosis, to determine the extent of involvement of abdominal organs by disease processes, to treat diseases and to ascertain a prognosis. This chapter covers abdominal exploration, gastrointestinal biopsy, hepatic and pancreatic biopsy, partial pancreatectomy, insulinoma and surgical treatment of pancreatitis.
Gastrointestinal surgery, Page 1 of 1
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