2002-10-01
Complications and feasibility of laparoscopic adhesiolysis in patients with chronic abdominal pain: A retrospective study
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Surgical Endoscopy: surgical and interventional techniques , Volume 16 - Issue 10 p. 1468- 1473
Background: A retrospective study was done to determine whether laparoscopic adhesiolysis benefits patients with chronic abdominal pain. Factors that influence complications and feasibility of laparoscopic adhesiolysis were evaluated. Methods: 174 consecutive operations in 157 patients were retrospectively analyzed for factors which might influence the complication rate and the feasibility of laparoscopic adhesiolysis. Results: In 128 out of 174 procedures a complete adhesiolysis was performed. We had to accept an incomplete adhesiolysis in 39 other patients and in 7 patients a primary conversion was needed. We noticed 16 major complications. Two patients died. Relief of pain was recorded in 80% of patients after short follow-up. The number of previous abdominal operations and patient age significantly affected the outcome of surgery. Conclusion: Laparoscopic adhesiolysis in patients with chronic abdominal pain seems to be a feasible and effective operation with considerable risk.
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| Surgical Endoscopy: surgical and interventional techniques | |
| Organisation | Department of Surgery |
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Swank, D., van Erp, W. F. M., Repelaer Van Driel, O., Hop, W., Bonjer, J., & Jeekel, H. (2002). Complications and feasibility of laparoscopic adhesiolysis in patients with chronic abdominal pain: A retrospective study. Surgical Endoscopy: surgical and interventional techniques, 16(10), 1468–1473. doi:10.1007/s00464-002-0008-z |
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