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  • Title: Laparoscopic treatment of gastroduodenal perforations: comparison with conventional surgery.
    Author: Kirshtein B, Bayme M, Mayer T, Lantsberg L, Avinoach E, Mizrahi S.
    Journal: Surg Endosc; 2005 Nov; 19(11):1487-90. PubMed ID: 16222472.
    Abstract:
    BACKGROUND: Laparoscopic techniques have been proposed as an alternative to open surgery for the treatment of peptic ulcer perforation. This study compared the outcome of laparoscopic and open approaches for the repair of gastroduodenal perforations. METHODS: A retrospective review was conducted with 134 consecutive patients treated for gastroduodenal perforations. These patients included 122 with perforated duodenal ulcers, 10 with perforated gastric ulcers, and 2 with iatrogenic duodenal perforations. Whereas 68 patients were treated laparoscopically, 66 patients underwent conventional (open) surgery. RESULTS: Laparoscopic repair was successful in 65 cases (96 %). The mean operating time was shorter with the laparoscopic technique (68 vs 59 min), but the difference was not significant. The duration of postoperative nasogastric aspiration and time to resumed oral intake were shorter in the laparoscopic group (2.6 vs 4.1 days and 4.4 vs. 5.2 days, respectively; p = 0.043). The postoperative analgetic requirements, and overall complications rate were significantly lower after laparoscopic surgery (p = 0.03 and p = 0.004, respectively). There was no statistically significant difference in hospital stay (5.1 vs 6.1 days) or mortality rate between the two procedures. CONCLUSION: Laparoscopic repair of gastroduodenal perforations is a safe alternative treatment offering certain significant short-term advantages.
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