Practicals · Paediatric Surgery · Abdominal surgery
Exploratory laparotomy for acute abdomen / intestinal obstruction
- Type
- Procedure
- Curriculum level
- Perform independently (DrNB, NMC); DrNB6 Phase 1-2: perform independently in adults, with assistance in children
Videos and resources
- VideoBASIC SET UP: EX LAPAROTOMY4:42
- VideoExploratory laparotomy for intestinal obstruction | surgery video
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Where the curriculum asks for it
“Exploratory laparotomy for acute abdomen” ( NBEMS DrNB curriculum, page 17)
“Exploratory laparotomy for acute abdomen” ( NMC DM/MCh guidelines, page 14)
“Conservative management and laparotomy for intestinal obstruction” ( NBEMS DrNB direct 6-year curriculum, page 13)