Description

SURGERYLAP indicates whether, in response to an open-ended question, the female respondent reported that her most recent surgical operation in the last 5 years was a laparotomy (cutting open the abdomen).

Comparability

SURGERYLAP has no comparability problems.

Comparability - Standard DHS

SURGERYLAP is a country-specific variable, and it is not included in any phase of the standard DHS questionnaire.

Universe