What term describes the procedure for freeing intestinal adhesions?

The term that describes the procedure for freeing intestinal adhesions is enterolysis. This surgical procedure involves removing or separating adhesions, which are bands of fibrous tissue that can form after surgery or inflammation in the abdomen, causing potential obstruction or discomfort.

In the context of enterolysis, the surgeon meticulously assesses the adhesions and removes or separates them to restore normal intestinal function. This is particularly important in patients who may suffer from pain or obstruction due to these adhesions.

The other terms refer to different surgical procedures: an enterostomy creates an artificial opening in the intestine, an intestinal bypass alters the normal passage of the intestine typically for weight loss surgeries or treatment of obstructions, and a colotomy involves making an incision into the colon. Each of these terms pertains to distinct surgical interventions and does not specifically address the process of freeing adhesions like enterolysis does.