What is "gastroelytrotomy"

Gastroelytrotomy \Gas`tro*el`y*trot"o*my\, n. [Gastro- + Gr ? sheath + ? a cutting] (Surg.) The operation of cutting into the upper part of the vagina, through the abdomen (without opening the peritoneum), for the purpose of removing a fetus. It is a substitute for the C[ae]sarean operation, and less dangerous.

n. (context surgery English) The operation of cutting into the upper part of the vagina, through the abdomen (without opening the peritoneum), for the purpose of removing a foetus.