John has severe ascites due to advanced cirrhosis. He is scheduled to undergo a procedure that will use a surgical puncture to draw excess fluid out of his abdomen. What is this procedure called?

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The procedure described in the scenario is paracentesis, which is a surgical puncture of the abdomen to remove excess fluid. This is a common treatment for ascites, which is the accumulation of fluid in the abdominal cavity.

John Has Severe Ascites Due to Advanced Cirrhosis