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Area of Science:

  • Gastrointestinal surgery
  • Surgical techniques
  • Adhesion management

Background:

  • Small-intestine adhesiolysis is time-consuming and carries a significant risk of bowel wall damage.
  • Bowel injuries during adhesiolysis can lead to increased morbidity, costs, and potential postoperative leaks.
  • Gentle and efficient dissection of adhesions is crucial to prevent intraoperative perforation and postoperative complications.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To present a novel technique for small-intestine adhesiolysis that minimizes the risk of bowel injury.
  • To improve the efficiency and safety of adhesion dissection during gastrointestinal surgery.
  • To reduce the incidence of intraoperative perforations and postoperative intestinal leaks.

Main Methods:

  • A technique involving the application of body-warm isotonic saline solution to adhesions was developed.
  • The saline solution induces an edematous swelling of the adhesions.
  • This swelling facilitates easier and safer dissection of the adhesions, protecting the underlying bowel.

Main Results:

  • The saline solution technique protects the bowel from cooling and drying during adhesiolysis.
  • The edematous swelling simplifies the dissection process, making it more efficient.
  • The procedure demonstrably lowers the risk of iatrogenic intestinal lesions and leaks.

Conclusions:

  • The use of body-warm isotonic saline solution is an effective method for gentle small-intestine adhesiolysis.
  • This technique enhances surgical safety by reducing the risk of bowel perforation and leaks.
  • The method offers a promising approach to improve outcomes in patients undergoing adhesiolysis.