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1 Midline incision or midline laparotomy-The most common incision for laparotomy is the midline incision, a vertical incision which follows the linea alba. 2  Midline incisions are particularly favoured in diagnostic laparotomy, as they allow wide access to most of the abdominal cavity.
A midline incision is a vertical cut made in the abdomen to allow access for any of a number of medical procedures. This cut may be made in the upper or lower portion of the abdomen, or it may run all the way from the top to the bottom of the abdominal cavity.