Why Is Laparotomy Typically the Surgery of Choice for a Perforated

Multiple Choice

Why is laparotomy typically the surgery of choice for a perforated appendix?

A) Surgeons are better able to remove contaminants from the peritoneal cavity via laparotomy than via laparoscopy.
B) Laparotomy requires a smaller incision than laparoscopy and thus involves less blood loss.
C) Laparotomy involves a shorter period of postoperative hospitalization than laparoscopy.
D) Laparotomy allows for direct visualization of the damaged appendix, whereas laparoscopy does not.