noun
laparotomy; abdominal surgery
Medical term for surgery involving an incision into the abdominal cavity.
開腹手術は、腹部の臓器に直接アクセスするために行われる。
A laparotomy is performed to gain direct access to the abdominal organs.
Laparoscopic surgery, a minimally invasive alternative to open laparotomy.
Compound of 開腹 (laparotomy, literally 'open abdomen') and 手術 (surgery).