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A laparotomy and a laparoscopy are two tests that doctors may use to diagnose malignant mesothelioma. A laparoscopy is when a small tube with a camera is put into the stomach area to collect a tissue sample for testing. A laparotomy is a surgery in which a doctor opens the stomach area to look for signs of cancer.
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