OPS-Code 8-177.2:
Lavage: Therapeutic irrigation of retroperitoneal space with drain in situ and temporary abdominal wall closure: On open retroperitoneum
The space between the thin membrane of your abdominal cavity and your back was rinsed with fluid for an extended period.
The abdominal organs are located in the abdominal cavity. The inside of the abdominal cavity is covered by a thin membrane. This thin membrane also surrounds all the organs in the abdomen. The organs can move against each other thanks to this thin membrane.Between the thin membrane of the abdominal wall and the back there is a space that contains a lot of connective tissue and fat. The kidneys, pancreas, part of the large intestine and aorta for instance are located in this space.
When substances such as pus or blood accumulate in certain parts of the body, it can be harmful. To remove such substances, the areas can be washed out with a fluid. The purpose of the fluid is to loosen and absorb the substances. Sometimes the fluid can also contain certain agents. The fluid is then removed once more.
You had an operation in which the space between the thin membrane of your abdominal cavity and your back was opened by making one or more incisions in your skin, and the space was rinsed out using using plastic tubes. Rather than being stitched back up immediately, the space remained open while rinsing was in progress.
Additional indicator
If necessary, additional letters are appended to OPS codes to indicate which side of the body is affected.
- L: Left
- R: Right
- B: Both sides
Note
Your doctor will assist you with any health-related questions and explain the OPS code to you in a direct consultation if necessary.
Source
The explanation of the OPS code was provided by the non-profit organization “Was hab’ ich?” gemeinnützige GmbH on behalf of the Federal Ministry of Health (BMG).