Comparative study of laparoscopic versus open peptic perforation closure

Authors :: Porecha, M.M.
Mehta, S.G.
Udani, Dhaval L.
Mehta, Purvi J.
Patel, Kaushik
Nagre, Suraj
Source :: The Internet Journal of Surgery. Oct 20, 2008
Publication Year :: 2008
Abstract: The objective of this study was to find out the effectiveness of laparoscopic surgery in case of peptic perforation. A study was carried out on 50 patients with peptic perforation; 25 underwent open surgery and 25 laparoscopic surgery. There was a significant difference in the outcome of the patients of these two groups, which established laparoscopic surgery as preferred method over open surgery for peptic perforation closure. Keywords: Laparoscopic surgery, Peptic perforation, Omentopexy<br />Table of Contents Abstract Introduction And Aims Of The Study Material And Methods Results Discussion Conclusions References Introduction And Aims Of The Study Perforation is a life-threatening complication of peptic [...]