Why Is Laparotomy Typically the Surgery of Choice for a Perforated

question 31

Multiple Choice

Why is laparotomy typically the surgery of choice for a perforated appendix?

• A)Surgeons are better able to remove contaminants from the peritoneal cavity via laparotomy than via laparoscopy.
• B)Laparotomy requires a smaller incision than laparoscopy and thus involves less blood loss.
• C)Laparotomy involves a shorter period of postoperative hospitalization than laparoscopy.
• D)Laparotomy allows for direct visualization of the damaged appendix, whereas laparoscopy does not.

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