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  • Title: [Laparoscopic emergency surgery in perforated gastroduodenal ulcers].
    Author: Seelig MH, Behr C, Zurmeyer EL, Schönleben K.
    Journal: Kongressbd Dtsch Ges Chir Kongr; 2001; 118():268-71. PubMed ID: 11824260.
    Abstract:
    The value of laparoscopic treatment of perforated gastroduodenal ulcers remains to be determined. To evaluate this modality the results of laparoscopic treatment of 18 patients with perforated gastroduodenal ulcers were compared with 28 patients who were operated by open access. Patients operated on conventionally had a mean ASA score of 2.9 compared to 1.8 in the laparoscopic group (p = 0.0009). Operative time revealed no difference between both groups, no patient had to be converted. Morbidity and mortality was 16.7% (3/18) and 0% in the laparoscopic group compared to 10.7% (3/28) and 35.7% (10/28) in the open group (p = 0.41 and p = 0.19). The mean postoperative hospital stay was 9.4 compared to 15.3 days (p = 0.15). The laparoscopic treatment of perforated gastrointestinal ulcers is an effective method, which can be used in suited patients with a low morbidity and mortality.
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