What Is a Vertical Incision

Vertical incisions: Midline incisions or median incisions: These incisions are made on the midline of your abdomen (belly). It is mostly favored in open surgery for diagnostic purposes (laparotomy) because it allows wide access to all areas of your abdomen and organs.

Is vertical or horizontal incision better?

A vertical incision (left) gives the surgeon greater access to your pelvis. A horizontal incision (right) follows your skin’s natural lines, usually leaving a thinner scar.

What are the different types of incision?

• Midline Incisions. Also known as the laparotomy incision, or celiotomy, this is the most traditional of surgical incisions. …
• Kocher Incisions (Subcostal) …
• Para-median Incision. …
• Gridiron Incision (McBurney Incision) …
• Lanz (Rockey-Davis) …
• Thoracoabdominal (Iver Lewis) …
• Chevron. …
• Pfannenstiel (Kerr/Pubic incision)