A large incision in the abdominal wall is called:
A) laparoscopy
B) rhinotomy
C) laparotomy
D) gastrotomy
E) gastroscopy

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A large incision in the abdominal wall is called a laparotomy. A laparoscopy is a minimally invasive procedure that uses a small incision and a camera to view the abdominal cavity. Rhinotomy is an incision made in the nose, while gastrotomy refers to an incision in the stomach. Gastroscopy is a procedure where a flexible tube with a camera is inserted through the mouth to view the inner lining of the stomach.

A Large Incision in the Abdominal Wall Is Called