The best replacement for laparotomy is laparoscopy.

The best alternatives to laparotomy are rated as following:
★★★★★  laparoscopy
★★★★★  celiotomy
★★  laparotomy
★  laparoscopic
★  laparoscopic surgery
★  thoracotomy
  laparoscopy surgery
  mini laparotomy
  peritoneal drain
  c section

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Speaking about laparotomy, one probably shouldn't forget about myomectomy.

Other search terms related to laparotomy and their ratings are:
★★★★★ myomectomy
★★ appendectomy
colostomy
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