Laparoscopic cloasure of Duodenal ulcer perforation
Introduction and Objective: Duodenal ulcer perforation creates a peritonitis which is sometimes hard to manage, especially with minimally invasive approach. This study is about laparoscopic approach to peritonitis due to duodenal ulcer perforation. Materials and Methods: It was a prospective study...
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Society of Surgeons of Nepal
2016
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| Online Access: | https://doaj.org/article/c6be0727c2ae40b0952450c42489f2f0 |
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| Summary: | Introduction and Objective: Duodenal ulcer perforation creates a peritonitis which is sometimes hard to manage, especially with minimally invasive approach. This study is about laparoscopic approach to peritonitis due to duodenal ulcer perforation.
Materials and Methods: It was a prospective study in patients presenting with duodenal perforation peritonitis to emergency of Civil Service Hospital from January 2013 to November 2015.
Result: There were 6 patients (4 males and 2 females). The mean duration of presentation was 16+2.32 hrs. The mean operative time was 55+17.34 minutes. One patient developed right lower zone pneumonia which resolved on conservative management. There was no conversion.
Conclusion: Laparoscopic management of duodenal perforation is a feasible procedure in select young patients who present early and without any without comorbities
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