The Role of Minimally Invasive Surgeries in Trauma

Atif Jastaniah; Jeremey Grushka

doi:10.1016/j.suc.2023.10.003

The Role of Minimally Invasive Surgeries in Trauma

Surg Clin North Am. 2024 Apr;104(2):437-449. doi: 10.1016/j.suc.2023.10.003. Epub 2023 Nov 22.

Authors

Atif Jastaniah¹, Jeremey Grushka²

Affiliations

¹ Division of General Surgery, Department of Surgery, McGill University, 1650 Cedar Avenue, L9-521, Montreal, QC H3G1A4, Canada. Electronic address: atif.jastaniah@gmail.com.
² Division of General Surgery, Department of Surgery, McGill University, 1650 Cedar Avenue, L9-521, Montreal, QC H3G1A4, Canada.

PMID: 38453312
DOI: 10.1016/j.suc.2023.10.003

Abstract

This article delves into the role of minimally invasive surgeries in trauma, specifically laparoscopy and video-assisted thoracic surgery (VATS). It discusses the benefits of laparoscopy over traditional laparotomy, including its accuracy in detecting peritoneal violation and intraperitoneal injuries caused by penetrating trauma. The article also explores the use of laparoscopy as an adjunct to nonoperative management of abdominal injuries and in cases of blunt trauma with unclear abdominal injuries. Furthermore, it highlights the benefits of VATS in diagnosing and treating thoracic injuries, such as traumatic diaphragmatic injuries, retained hematomas, and persistent pneumothorax.

Keywords: DL; Diaphragmatic injury; Laparoscopy; MIS; TDI; Thoracoscopy; Trauma; VATS.

Publication types

Review

MeSH terms

Abdominal Injuries* / diagnosis
Abdominal Injuries* / surgery
Humans
Laparoscopy*
Thoracic Injuries* / diagnosis
Thoracic Injuries* / surgery
Thoracic Surgery, Video-Assisted
Wounds, Penetrating* / diagnosis
Wounds, Penetrating* / surgery