Laparoscopic repair of perforated peptic ulcer-technical tip

Surg Laparosc Endosc Percutan Tech. 2013 Aug;23(4):e145-6. doi: 10.1097/SLE.0b013e31828b81ca.

Abstract

Increasing number of gastrointestinal emergencies are managed laparoscopically. Laparoscopic repair of a perforated peptic ulcer remains contentious. Fashioning an omental patch is a crucial and an essential part of this repair, whether it is performed open or laparoscopically. This article describes a technique to fashion an adequate omental patch over the perforated peptic ulcer.

Publication types

  • Technical Report

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Aged
  • Aged, 80 and over
  • Duodenal Ulcer / surgery*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Laparoscopy / methods*
  • Length of Stay
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Peptic Ulcer Perforation / surgery*
  • Stomach Ulcer / surgery*
  • Suture Techniques