[Bowel complications in gynecologic laparoscopic surgery and their immediate repair without laparotomy. Four cases]

Laparoscopic surgical procedures are increasing throughout the world, and with this increase in its utilization, a renewed interest in its possible complications. We presented four case reports of bowels injuries and their repair by laparoscopy. We reviewed the literature and discuss common complications with suggestions to avoid such injuries and for management. We conclude that small and large bowel enterostomies can be repaired safely via the laparoscope with minimum morbidity in patients with a prepared bowel. More serious complications occur if visceral trauma is not handled immediately. There is no place for adopting a "wait and see" approach.