A surgical procedure that is performed to remove excess fluid from the abdominal cavity or to inject a therapeutic agent is called:

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Abdominocentesis is the only surgical procedure listed that specifically involves removing excess fluid from the abdominal cavity or injecting a therapeutic agent. Hemodialysis is a procedure for removing waste and excess fluid from the blood, while laparoscopy is a minimally invasive surgical procedure used for diagnostic purposes or to perform certain types of surgery. Onychectomy is the surgical removal of a cat's claws, which is not related to abdominal fluid or medication injection.

A Surgical Procedure That Is Performed to Remove Excess Fluid