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Initial incision

A long midline laparotomy is performed. It is convenient to make an incision form the suprasternal notch to the pubic symphysis. The falciform ligament is divided. The abdomen is insepected for tumors and major organ damage. The appearance of the kidneys is checked.



Adrian P. Ireland