The laparoscopic approach in emergency surgery: A review of the literature

• Main Authors: Ionut Negoi, Mircea Beuran, Cezar Ciubotaru, Adelina Cruceru, Sorin Hostiuc, Massimo Sartelli, Matthew Hernandez, Mihaela Vartic
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2018-01-01
• Series: Journal of Acute Disease
• Subjects: Laparoscopy; Minimally invasive approach; Emergency surgery; Acute care surgery; Abdominal surgery
• Online Access: http://www.jadweb.org/article.asp?issn=2221-6189;year=2018;volume=7;issue=1;spage=15;epage=19;aulast=Negoi
• ISSN: 2221-6189; 2589-5516

The role of laparoscopy in the acute care surgery had significantly increased during the latest years, both as a diagnostic and treatment method of all the upper or lower gastrointestinal pathologies. The objective of the present research is to review the current indications for laparoscopy in bdominal emergencies and to detail the benefits and complications associated with this approach. We have reviewed the relevant literature about this topic published between January 2005 and December 2017, using the PubMed/Medline and Web of Science Core Collection databases. According to the current evidence, we may conclude that the laparoscopic approach is an integral part of the emergency surgery for all the abdominal pathologies. Although laparoscopy requires specialized training and curricula, it brings all the benefits of minimal access in acute care arena.