Exploratory surgery is a diagnostic method used by doctors when trying to find a diagnosis for an ailment. It can be performed in both humans and animals, but it is far more common in animals. It is used most commonly to diagnose or locate cancer in humans, but it can be used for other ailments as well.
The use of new technologies such as MRIs have made exploratory surgeries less frequent.
Read more about Exploratory Surgery: Exploratory Surgery and Cancer, Exploratory Surgery in Animals
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