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Laparoscopic surgery for intestinal obstruction

P Reissman1, S D Wexner

  • 1Department of Colorectal Surgery, Cleveland Clinic Florida, Fort Lauderdale 33309, USA.

Surgical Endoscopy
|August 1, 1995
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Laparoscopic surgery is now a viable option for treating bowel obstruction, both acute and chronic. This review covers indications, contraindications, preoperative evaluation, surgical techniques, and early outcomes for this evolving procedure.

Area of Science:

  • Minimally Invasive Surgery
  • Gastrointestinal Surgery

Background:

  • Laparoscopic surgery indications have expanded significantly.
  • Increased surgeon comfort enables complex laparoscopic procedures.
  • Bowel obstruction is a recently recognized indication for laparoscopy.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the use of laparoscopy in treating bowel obstruction.
  • To discuss indications, contraindications, and preoperative assessment.
  • To outline surgical techniques and early results.

Main Methods:

  • Review of current literature on laparoscopic bowel obstruction treatment.
  • Analysis of reported indications and contraindications.
  • Discussion of preoperative evaluation and surgical approaches.

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Main Results:

  • Laparoscopy is increasingly applied to acute and chronic bowel obstruction.
  • Successful outcomes have been reported by several authors.
  • Early series suggest feasibility and efficacy.

Conclusions:

  • Laparoscopic surgery is a promising approach for bowel obstruction.
  • Further research and larger series are needed.
  • This technique expands the scope of minimally invasive gastrointestinal surgery.