OPS-Code 5-541.3:
Other operations in the abdominal region and additional information about digestive tract surgery: Laparotomy and opening of the retroperitoneum: Second-look laparotomy (planned relaparotomy)
You had abdominal surgery.
You had an operation on your abdomen before. The operation involved opening your abdominal cavity via an incision in your abdominal wall. A second operation like this is done to perform another check for diseases or changes in the abdomen, for example.
Note
Your doctor will assist you with any health-related questions and explain the OPS code to you in a direct consultation if necessary.
Additional indicator
If necessary, additional letters are appended to OPS codes to indicate which side of the body is affected.
- L: Left
- R: Right
- B: Both sides
Source
The explanation of the OPS code was provided by the non-profit organization “Was hab’ ich?” gemeinnützige GmbH on behalf of the Federal Ministry of Health (BMG).