Title

Laparoscopy in trauma: An overview of complications and related topics

Document Type

Conference Proceeding

Publication Title

International Journal of Critical Illness and Injury Science

Abstract

The introduction of laparoscopy has provided trauma surgeons with a valuable diagnostic and, at times, therapeutic option. The minimally invasive nature of laparoscopic surgery, combined with potentially quicker postoperative recovery, simplified wound care, as well as a growing number of viable intraoperative therapeutic modalities, presents an attractive alternative for many traumatologists when managing hemodynamically stable patients with selected penetrating and blunt traumatic abdominal injuries. At the same time, laparoscopy has its own unique complication profile. This article provides an overview of potential complications associated with diagnostic and therapeutic laparoscopy in trauma, focusing on practical aspects of identification and management of laparoscopy-related adverse events.

First Page

196

Last Page

205

DOI

10.4103/2229-5151.165004

Publication Date

7-1-2015

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