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  • Title: Laparoscopic approach to small bowel obstruction.
    Author: Fischer CP, Doherty D.
    Journal: Semin Laparosc Surg; 2002 Mar; 9(1):40-5. PubMed ID: 11979409.
    Abstract:
    Historically, laparotomy and open adhesiolysis have been the treatment of choice for patients requiring surgery with small bowel obstruction (SBO), although laparotomy itself is an independent risk factor for bowel obstruction. Laparoscopy is known to create fewer intra-abdominal adhesions than open laparotomy. The observation that many patients with SBO have isolated adhesive bands has led to the use of laparoscopy as primary treatment of SBO by some authors. Although the laparoscopic approach to SBO has been described, the outcomes and indications are not well established. We will review the available literature regarding the laparoscopic approach to SBO. Additionally, we will describe the technique and make recommendations regarding which patients may be best suited for a trial of laparoscopy for adhesiolysis.
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