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Medical specialty
The term abdominal surgery broadly covers surgical procedures that involve opening the abdomen (laparotomy). Surgery of each abdominal organ is dealt
Abdominal_surgery
Localized enlargement of the abdominal aorta
Abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) is a localized enlargement of the abdominal aorta such that the diameter is greater than 3 cm (1.2 in) or more than 50%
Abdominal_aortic_aneurysm
Minimally invasive operation within the abdominal or pelvic cavities
accessible location. Laparoscopic surgery includes operations within the abdominal or pelvic cavities, whereas keyhole surgery performed on the thoracic or
Laparoscopy
Surgical removal of the uterus
clear advantages over abdominal surgery such as fewer complications, shorter hospital stays and shorter healing time. Abdominal hysterectomy, the most
Hysterectomy
Medical procedure
Inguinal hernia surgery is an operation to repair a weakness in the abdominal wall that abnormally allows abdominal contents to slip into a narrow tube
Inguinal_hernia_surgery
Physical symptom
peptic ulcer disease, bowel obstruction, or after certain types of abdominal surgery. Heart failure and cirrhosis are also a common cause of distension
Abdominal_distension
Type of bariatric surgery
other abdominal contents, and which can be painful and unsightly. The risk of abdominal-wall hernia is markedly decreased in laparoscopic surgery. Abdominal
Gastric_bypass_surgery
Fibrous bands that form between tissues and organs, usually due to injury
following open abdominal surgery and that 55–100% of women develop adhesions following pelvic surgery. Adhesions from prior abdominal or pelvic surgery may obscure
Adhesion_(medicine)
Surgical procedure to open the abdominal cavity
procedure involving a surgical incision through the abdominal wall to gain access into the abdominal cavity. It is also known as a celiotomy. The first
Laparotomy
Medical condition
by taking an erect abdominal/chest X-ray (seeking air under the diaphragm). This is one of the few modern occasions where surgery is undertaken to treat
Perforated_ulcer
Pocket of fluid that sometimes develops after surgery
sometimes develop in the body after surgery, particularly after breast surgery, abdominal surgery, and reconstructive surgery. They can be diagnosed by physical
Seroma
Increased gap between right and left rectus abdominis muscles
pulling in the abdominal muscles rather than pushing them outwards. In extreme cases diastasis recti is corrected with a cosmetic surgery procedure known
Diastasis_recti
Inflammation of abdominal organ lining
diagnose early, as abdominal pain and ileus paralyticus are considered normal in people who have just undergone abdominal surgery. In most cases of perforation
Peritonitis
Mechanical or functional obstruction of the intestines
Causes of small bowel obstruction include: Adhesions from previous abdominal surgery (by far the most common cause) Barbed sutures Pseudoobstruction Hernias
Bowel_obstruction
2026 studio album by Godflesh
due to frontman Justin Broadrick's inguinal hernia and subsequent abdominal surgery. It is composed of songs culled and expanded from the sessions of
Decay_(Godflesh_album)
laparoscopy (laparoscopic surgery or minimally invasive surgery), it is necessary to insufflate the abdominal cavity (i.e. inflate the abdomen like a balloon)
Surgical_humidification
Surgical removal of the vermiform appendix
abdominal incision and visible scars after laparoscopy. Recent research has led to the development of natural orifice transluminal endoscopic surgery
Appendectomy
Paired straight muscle
The rectus abdominis, (Latin: straight abdominal) also known as the "abdominal muscle" or simply better known as the "abs", and sometimes informally referred
Rectus_abdominis_muscle
Excessive enlargement of the human aorta
60–76 suggest medical management for abdominal aneurysms with a diameter of less than 5.5 cm (2 in). Open surgery starts with exposure of the dilated portion
Aortic_aneurysm
Abnormal exit of tissues or organs from the cavity they usually reside in
treated with medication. Most abdominal hernias can be surgically repaired, but surgery has complications. Prior to surgery patients should be medically
Hernia
Medical specialty
General surgery is a surgical specialty that focuses on alimentary canal and abdominal contents including the esophagus, stomach, small intestine, large
General_surgery
Medical condition
incident). Treatment is abdominal surgery. Rosin, Danny; Rogers, Paul N.; Cheetham, Mark; Schein, Moshe, eds. (2020). "Chapter 11: Abdominal Exploration: Finding
Abdominal_apoplexy
German-Austrian surgeon (1829–1894)
pathology and is generally regarded as the founding father of modern abdominal surgery. As early as 1874 he discovered the bacteriostatic effects of penicillium
Theodor_Billroth
Inflammation of the appendix
States, appendicitis is one of the most common causes of sudden abdominal pain requiring surgery. Annually, more than 300,000 individuals in the United States
Appendicitis
Protrusion of abdominal contents through the abdominal wall
the abdominal wall, and may "pop out" when coughing or otherwise acting to increase intra-abdominal pressure. Treatment is surgical, and surgery may be
Umbilical_hernia
Medical specialty of the blood/lymph vessels
repair (EVAR) for ruptured abdominal aortic aneurysm. Dietrich trained several future leaders in the field of endovascular surgery at the Arizona Heart Hospital
Vascular_surgery
Gender-affirming surgery for transgender men
Masculinizing gender-affirming surgery for transgender men and transmasculine non-binary people includes a variety of surgical procedures that alter anatomical
Masculinizing_surgery
Sudden decrease in kidney function that develops within seven days
intraoperative oliguria during major abdominal surgery: findings of the Restrictive versus Liberal Fluid Therapy in Major Abdominal Surgery trial". British Journal
Acute_kidney_injury
Surgical procedure to make the abdomen thinner and firmer
abdomen in order to tighten the muscle and fascia of the abdominal wall. This type of surgery is usually sought by patients with loose or sagging tissues
Abdominoplasty
Major surgical procedure involving the pancreas, duodenum, and other organs
Predicting Prolonged Postoperative Ileus After Major Abdominal Surgery". Journal of Gastrointestinal Surgery. 22 (3): 508–515. doi:10.1007/s11605-017-3622-8
Pancreaticoduodenectomy
American physician (1771–1830)
been called "the father of ovariotomy" as well as founding father of abdominal surgery.[page needed] McDowell was born in Rockbridge County, Virginia, the
Ephraim_McDowell
Protrusion of abdominal contents through the inguinal canal in the pelvis
anesthesia. Laparoscopic surgery generally has less pain following the procedure. In 2015, inguinal, femoral, and abdominal hernias affected about 18
Inguinal_hernia
Stomach aches
Abdominal pain, also known as a stomach ache, is a symptom associated with both non-serious and serious medical issues. Since the abdomen contains most
Abdominal_pain
Medical procedures that involve incisive or invasive instruments into body cavities
which an endoscope is inserted, end in -oscopy. For example, such surgery in the abdominal cavity is called laparoscopy. Procedures for formation of a permanent
Surgery
American surgeon and educator (1855–1931)
surgery from 1922 to 1931. He served as chief of surgery at the German Hospital in Philadelphia for over 40 years. He was an innovator in abdominal surgery
John_Blair_Deaver
Fat sheath under abdominal wall
(2020). "Chapter 10: The Incision". Schein's Common Sense Emergency Abdominal Surgery (5th ed.). Shrewsbury: TFM Publishing Limited. ISBN 978-1-910079-88-1
Greater_omentum
American rock singer (1959–2024)
cancer. In September 2023, he took a hiatus from FireHouse to undergo abdominal surgery in October. Although he intended to return to the band for their shows
C._J._Snare
Medical condition
and treatment may involve surgery. It is divided into two types, blunt or penetrating, and may involve damage to the abdominal organs. Injury to the lower
Abdominal_trauma
Surgical procedure for management of obesity
Bariatric surgery (also known as metabolic surgery or weight loss surgery) is a group of surgical procedures used to manage obesity and related conditions
Bariatric_surgery
Medical condition
surgeon to reach between two organs, without cutting into them, during abdominal surgery. In this condition, they are attached together by internal scars or
Frozen_pelvis
Superficial neurological reflex
obesity, frailty, or muscle laxity after multiple pregnancies or abdominal surgery. It is not unusual for this reflex to be absent in children. If the
Abdominal_reflex
splenic rupture or abdominal surgery. Depending on the location of the spleen, the new piece usually implants in another part of the abdominal cavity (including
Splenosis
Surgery performed on non-human animals
abdominal surgery, surgical treatment of angular limb deformities, arthroscopic surgery, surgery of the foot, fracture fixation, ophthalmic surgery,
Veterinary_surgery
Surgically drilling a hole in the skull
Similarly, in abdominal surgery, a trephine incision is when a small disc of abdominal skin is excised to accommodate a stoma. Although the abdominal wall does
Trepanning
Abnormal development of a fetus in the abdomen rather than the uterus
to diagnose abdominal pregnancy and plan for surgery. Elevated alpha-fetoprotein levels are another clue of the presence of an abdominal pregnancy. Most
Abdominal_pregnancy
Member of the British royal family (born 1982)
Kensington Palace announced that Catherine had undergone planned abdominal surgery at the London Clinic for an undisclosed condition. She postponed engagements
Catherine,_Princess_of_Wales
German-Swiss surgeon (1896–1981)
completed the first pneumonectomy in 1931. In 1948, he performed an abdominal surgery that extended the life of Albert Einstein by several years. Nissen
Rudolph_Nissen
Circumscribed abdominal collection of bile outside the biliary tree
There are other causes such as abdominal surgery, endoscopic surgery and percutaneous catheter drainage. Injury and abdominal trauma can cause damage to the
Biloma
Medical condition
excessive fibrous adhesions and scarring in the abdominal cavity, often resulting from previous surgeries or inflammatory disorders. Hostile abdomen can
Hostile_abdomen
Physician with surgical specialty
bowel obstruction, particularly where a patient has had previous abdominal surgery, the surgeon treats the patient with fluid resuscitation, nasogastric
Surgeon
Surgical clipping, removal or blocking of the fallopian tubes
the abdominal cavity through incisions in the abdominal wall and require some form of anesthesia. Major complications from laparoscopic surgery may include
Tubal_ligation
Clinical symptom
without surgical intervention. Colic surgery is usually an expensive procedure as it is major abdominal surgery, often with intensive aftercare. Among
Horse_colic
Canadian basketball player (born 2003)
achieve such numbers in a game. On February 9, 2024, Sharpe underwent abdominal surgery. On April 9, the team announced that Sharpe would miss the remainder
Shaedon_Sharpe
Soviet surgeon, and one of the pioneers of oncology in the USSR
surgical issues: problems of vascular surgery, oncology, surgical diseases of the organs of the chest and abdominal cavity. Among his students are many
Peter_Herzen
Accumulation of pus in the pelvis
develop. Pelvic abscess typically occurs following gynecological surgery and abdominal surgery; hysterectomy, laparotomy, caesarian section, and induced abortion
Pelvic_abscess
Medical condition
Abdominal tuberculosis is a type of extrapulmonary tuberculosis which involves the abdominal organs such as intestines, peritoneum and abdominal lymph
Abdominal_tuberculosis
Surgery to remove unwanted fat
"Abdominal Etching". Clinics in Plastic Surgery. 47 (3): 397–408. PMID 32448476. Mentz, H. A.; Gilliland, M. D.; Patronella, C. K. (1993). "Abdominal etching:
Liposuction
Trauma to the body without penetration of the skin
imaging or proceed directly to surgery. In 2011, criteria were defined that might allow patients with blunt abdominal trauma to be discharged safely without
Blunt_trauma
Medical condition
Intra-abdominal infection (IAI, also spelled intraabdominal) is a group of infections that occur within the abdominal cavity. They vary from appendicitis
Intra-abdominal_infection
Surgical procedure in cancer treatment
Cytoreductive surgery (CRS) is a surgical procedure that aims to reduce the amount of cancer cells in the abdominal cavity for patients with tumors that
Cytoreductive_surgery
vertebra) lapar- : related to the abdominal cavity Etymology actually refers to the soft, fleshy part of the abdominal wall. The term celio- is generally
List_of_surgical_procedures
Surgery used to treat abdominal aortic aneurysm
type of minimally-invasive endovascular surgery used to treat pathology of the aorta, most commonly an abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA). When used to treat
Endovascular_aneurysm_repair
Accumulation of blood in the sheath of the rectus abdominis muscle
including coughing, straining, exercise, hypertension, obesity, previous abdominal surgery, subcutaneous injection, trauma and anticoagulant therapy. With an
Rectus_sheath_hematoma
Mammalian hormone released from the pituitary gland
stimuli, predominantly during abdominal surgery, especially at gut manipulation, traction of viscera, as well as abdominal insufflation with carbon dioxide
Vasopressin
Boundary of abdominal cavity
In anatomy, the abdominal wall represents the boundaries of the abdominal cavity. The abdominal wall is split into the anterolateral and posterior walls
Abdominal_wall
Part of the body between the chest and pelvis
help avoid some back surgeries, and help with the healing of back problems, or after spine surgery. When strengthened, the abdominal muscles provide flexibility
Abdomen
Surgical procedure to treat gastric reflux and hiatal hernia
strengthen the connection. Postoperative ileus, which is common after abdominal surgery, is possible. In "gas bloat syndrome", fundoplication can alter the
Nissen_fundoplication
Fibrous structure of the abdomen
incision through the linea alba is a common surgical approach for abdominal surgery. This is because it consists of mostly connective tissue, and does
Linea_alba_(abdomen)
Surgical procedure
their robotic surgery skills. Over the past several decades, there have been great advances in the field of abdominal wall and hernia surgery, especially
Robotic_surgery
Medical condition
the setting of prior surgery; in one study, two-thirds of patients with desmoid tumors had a history of prior abdominal surgery. The condition can be
Aggressive_fibromatosis
Head of the Catholic Church from 2013 to 2025
issued an address to the UN Security Council while recovering from abdominal surgery; the statement was read by Vatican official Paul Gallagher on the
Pope_Francis
Growth of uterine-lining tissue elsewhere in the body
endometriosis can form on the abdominal wall as a complication of surgery, most often following a caesarean section or other pelvic surgery. It forms at or near
Endometriosis
Surgery type
Exploratory surgery is surgery whose purpose is to look inside the body to help diagnose an ailment. Because surgery is an invasive and often risky intervention
Exploratory_surgery
Surgical procedure in which a hole is cut into the colon and stoma is placed
(2013). "Paraostomy Hernias: Prosthetic Mesh Repair". Abdominal Surgery. American Society of Abdominal Surgeons. Archived from the original on 2016-01-31
Colostomy
Chemical compound
brand name Aisute for the treatment of moderate to severe pain after abdominal surgery. μ-Opioid receptor § Biased agonists WO 2017/063509, "Oxa spiro derivative
Tegileridine
American basketball player (born 2000)
Blazers announced he would undergo surgery and would miss the rest of the season. On May 10, Little underwent abdominal surgery on his left side. On October
Nassir_Little
Redness of the face due to physiological conditions
need for blood flow) abdominal cutaneous nerve entrapment syndrome (ACNES), usually in patients who have had abdominal surgery alcohol flush reaction
Flushing_(physiology)
English industrial metal band
On 5 March 2026, Broadrick announced that he had undergone open abdominal surgery for an inguinal hernia. Due to complications that have left him unable
Godflesh
Russian psychotherapist and hypnotist (1939–2026)
allegedly remove the pain of two patients who remained conscious during abdominal surgery by addressing them by teleconferencing. The first session was shown
Anatoly_Kashpirovsky
Medications to reversibly block pain
Local anesthetics are most commonly used to eliminate pain during or after surgery. During local anesthesia, pain and temperature are the first senses to
Local_anesthetic
Surgical technique that limits size of surgical incisions needed
endovascular aneurysm repair, a minimally invasive surgery, has become the most common method of repairing abdominal aortic aneurysms in the US as of 2003. The
Minimally_invasive_surgeries
2024 scandal concerning doctored photo
allegedly by the Princess. The public absence of Catherine following an abdominal surgery in mid-January had received extensive international media coverage
Kategate
Surgical removal of the spleen
Rosin, Danny (2020). "Chapter 2". Schein's Common Sense Emergency Abdominal Surgery. Paul N. Rogers, Mark Cheetham (5th ed.). Shrewsbury: TFM Publishing
Splenectomy
Medical term
such as pulmonary atelectasis, in general surgery. For older people with frailty undergoing abdominal surgery, prehabilitation programmes that include
Prehabilitation
Diet that limits stool
addition, a low-residue diet is often prescribed before and/or after abdominal surgery or cancer treatments. A low-fiber diet is a low-residue diet eliminating
Low-fiber/low-residue_diet
Body cavity in the abdominal area
caused by damage to an organ, or from a contusion to the abdominal wall from the outside or by surgery. It may be brought in by the bloodstream or the lymphatic
Abdominal_cavity
Blood purification procedure using the abdominal peritoneum
Peritoneal dialysis is not possible in those with significant prior abdominal surgery or inflammatory bowel disease. It requires some degree of technical
Peritoneal_dialysis
Medical condition
activity, congestive heart failure, digitalis administration, recent abdominal surgery and trauma. "The typical CT findings are a solitary large non-enhancing
Epiploic_appendagitis
Medical use of laser to cut tissues
Laser surgery is a type of surgery that cuts tissue using a laser in contrast to using a scalpel. Soft-tissue laser surgery is used in a variety of applications
Laser_surgery
American furniture designer
University of Wisconsin–Madison. Stumpf died at age 70 in 2006, from abdominal surgery complications. He was married to Sharon Stumpf, with whom he had two
Bill_Stumpf
Any death occurring within 30 days after surgery
undergoing emergency abdominal surgery from 253 centres across 43 countries found that adjusted mortality in children following surgery may be as high as
Perioperative_mortality
Surgical incision into an intestine
incision into an intestine. It may be purposeful or a complication of an abdominal surgery, such as exploratory laparotomies or hernia repair.[citation needed]
Enterotomy
Standard patient position in medicine
breathing, for nasogastric tube insertion, for dependent drainage after abdominal surgery, grooming, etc. Lithotomy position Trendelenburg position LaFleur
Fowler's_position
Inflatable silicone device
laparoscopy. Patients who are extremely obese, who have had previous abdominal surgery, or have complicating medical problems may require the open approach
Adjustable_gastric_band
Mexican drug lord (1954–1997)
may have convinced Carrillo Fuentes to undergo facial plastic surgery and abdominal surgery liposuction to change his appearance. Subsequently, on July
Amado_Carrillo_Fuentes
Flow of stomach contents into the esophagus
using a combination of an opioid and a sedative before elective non-abdominal surgery. The diagnosis of GERD is usually made when typical symptoms are present
Gastroesophageal reflux disease
Gastroesophageal_reflux_disease
American singer and guitarist
filled in for Firehouse vocalist, CJ Snare, as Snare recovered from abdominal surgery. On May 31, 2022, Freeman was officially announced as the lead vocalist
Andrew_Freeman_(musician)
Surgical removal of the gallbladder
symptoms of a bile leak include abdominal pain, tenderness, fever and signs of sepsis several days following surgery, or through laboratory studies as
Cholecystectomy
American coma patient (1934–1978)
survived numerous other conditions over the years, including additional abdominal surgery, pneumonia, the measles, and a collapsed lung. The family eventually
Elaine_Esposito
American actor, director and producer (1917–2008)
December 24, 1982), was a surgeon; he died at 70 from complications of abdominal surgery. Their younger sister, Teresa Ferrer (March 30, 1919 – February 12
Mel_Ferrer
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