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Exploratory Laparotomy Paper Angela Withers June 2, 2013 LeAnne Shirley Exploratory Laparotomy Paper Exploratory Laparotomy An exploratory laparotomy is performed to obtain information that cannot be obtained in other methods or for therapeutic procedures. It is usually performed in patients that have unexplained abdominal pain or cramps, abdominal trauma, or occasionally for staging of malignancy..