Laparoscopic Adhesiolysis for Small Bowel Obstruction: Effective Alternatives or Immoderate Challenge?
10.7602/jmis.2020.23.2.65
- Author:
Byung Mo KANG
1
Author Information
1. Department of Surgery, Chuncheon Sacred Heart Hospital, Hallym University College of Medicine, Chuncheon, Korea
- Publication Type:EDITORIAL
- From:Journal of Minimally Invasive Surgery
2020;23(2):65-66
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
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Abstract:
Laparoscopic lysis for intraperitoneal adhesion should be performed only in selective patients with small bowel obstruction by experienced surgeons. Current evidence is insufficient to postulate that laparoscopic surgery is safe and effective alternative treatment option for small bowel obstruction.