Korean J Gynecol Endosc Minim Invasive Surg.
2011 Nov;23(2):89-93.
A case of laparoscopic assisted suture of small bowel perforation
- Affiliations
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- 1Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Keimyung University School of Medicine, Daegu, Korea.
- 2CHA GUMI Medical Center, CHA University, Gumi, Korea.
Abstract
- The use of laparoscopic surgical techniques is now being applied to a variety of operations traditionally performed in an open fashion. The indication for surgery included polyps, obstruction, bleeding, and perforation. Small bowel perforation was usually treated with open surgery, but now, laparoscopic-guided bowel surgery is technically feasible and should translate into shorter hospitalization and less patient discomfort. Recently, we successfully treated a case of laparoscopic assisted suture of small bowel perforation. Here we report this case with a brief review of literature.