Laparotomy in Nghe An

After a laparotomy, plan to stay in the hospital for about three days, as you will need intravenous fluids and also Plan to stay in the Nghe An for at least 10 to 14 days for initial recovery, hospital check-ups, and for the removal of stitches.

You will need to rest for one to two weeks before returning back to work, but make sure to avoid any strenuous activities, such as heavy lifting, pushing, and pulling. The complete recovery period for a laparotomy may take about four weeks.

Your doctor will give you dietary suggestions since you may need a modified diet; make sure to follow all of the suggestions. Before you are discharged, you will be shown exercises to help the healing process. Do not forget to continue these exercises at home. A follow-up check-up may be done with your local doctor.

Laparotomy is known to have a rather high success rate and the global mortality rate at 24 hours after the surgery is about 1.6%. There are possible side effects and risks you need to be aware of, including infection, hemorrhage (bleeding), the formation of internal scar tissue, bowel blockages, abdominal pain, and damage to internal organs.

The alternative to laparotomy is laparoscopy (keyhole surgery). It provides a safer procedure with a shorter recovery period. However, laparoscopy cannot be performed for certain cases.