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Open and laparoscopic refer to how a surgeon enters the abdominal cavity and not the type of surgery being performed. Each type of surgery may be performed as either an open or a laparoscopic procedure. When performing open surgery, surgeons create a single incision to open the abdomen for the operation. Typically, for women it is 4 1/2 to 6 inches, and for men, it is 5 1/2 to 7 inches. With laparoscopic surgery, multiple, small incisions are made in the abdominal wall to accommodate a small video camera and surgical instruments. The surgeon views the procedure on a separate video monitor, which gives them a better view and access to key structures.

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