Question:
Has anyone had surgery using a semi or modified open?

Has anyone had Dr. Alexander in Dallas Texas semi or modified open surgery type, utilizing a 4 inch incision and partial lapriscopic technique?    — cynthia C. (posted on August 29, 2002)

August 29, 2002
I only have a 4 inch incision, and NO LAP marks. Lots of docs area doing this through the 4 inch incisions. It is called a laparotomy (vs laproscopy) incision. I would question your doc about why he needs to use laproscopy in addition to the incision. Good Luck to you.
   — Vicki L.

August 30, 2002
Hi. Just a clarification. A laparotomy is a descriptive term that refers to ANY surgical procedure where the abdomen is opened up via an incision of any length. JK, RN
   — Joya K.

August 30, 2002
Hi there! I was supposed to have this procedure. My surgeon uses a 3 1/2 inch cut. Unfortunately, I had a fatty liver and he could not do it with the smaller cut so he had to extend it to 5 inches. Although 5 inches is still alot smaller than what some people get. From what I hear, this is a newer technique and not alot of surgeons are doing it yet.
   — Amy S.