title: Laparoscopic treatment of perforated peptic ulcer.
abstract: The technique of laparoscopic repair of perforated duodenal ulcers is described. Most patients have had a suture of the edge of the perforation and an omental patch. Laparoscopy allows a complete wash-out of the peritoneal cavity. There is no mortality. Early mobilisation and discharge from the hospital (5-8 days) are notable features. The possibility of simultaneous laparoscopic treatment of the perforation and the ulcer diathesis is discussed.
authors.affiliation: Dept. of Digestive Surgery, XIII. University Hospital, Paris, France.
authors.forename: G G
authors.initials: GG
authors.lastname: Champault
mesh_terms: D004381:Duodenal Ulcer / Q000601:surgery*; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D020706:Laparoscopes; D010439:Peptic Ulcer Perforation / Q000601:surgery*; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000209:etiology; D013524:Surgical Flaps / Q000295:instrumentation; D013536:Suture Techniques / Q000295:instrumentation