Surgery for Perforated Peptic Ulcer: Is Laparoscopy a New Paradigm?

Introduction. Laparoscopic repair of perforated peptic ulcer (PPU) remains controversial mainly due to its safety and applicability in critically ill patients. The aim of this study is to compare the outcomes of laparoscopy versus laparotomy in the treatment of PPU. Methods. Single-institutional, re...

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Main Authors: André Pereira, Hugo Santos Sousa, Diana Gonçalves, Eduardo Lima da Costa, André Costa Pinho, Elisabete Barbosa, José Barbosa
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2021-01-01
Series:Minimally Invasive Surgery
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2021/8828091