Laparoscopic surgery in acute small bowel obstruction: our experience

Area of Science:

• Gastroenterology
• Surgical Innovation
• Abdominal Surgery

Background:

• Small bowel obstruction (SBO) is a frequent surgical emergency.
• Post-operative adhesions are the primary cause of SBO.
• Surgical intervention is often necessary for SBO management.

Purpose of the Study:

• To evaluate the feasibility and outcomes of laparoscopic treatment for SBO.
• To compare laparoscopic approaches with traditional laparotomy for SBO.
• To analyze patient cases of SBO treated surgically.

Main Methods:

• Retrospective review of 24 patients with SBO.
• Comparison of laparoscopic surgery outcomes with literature data.
• Analysis of conversion rates from laparoscopic to open surgery.

Main Results:

• Complete laparoscopic treatment was successful in 9 out of 24 patients.
• Conversion to laparoscopically-assisted surgery or laparotomy was necessary for the remaining patients.
• Laparoscopic approach demonstrated feasibility in select SBO cases.

Conclusions:

• Laparoscopic surgery is a viable option for select cases of small bowel obstruction.
• Conversion rates highlight the complexity and challenges of laparoscopic SBO treatment.
• Further research is needed to optimize laparoscopic techniques for SBO.