title: Laparoscopic management of acute small bowel obstruction.
abstract: Laparosopy is now a well established tool in abdominal surgery. More often it is used in acute abominal situations. We present our experience with laparoscopy and laparoscopic treatment in patients with acute small bowel obstruction. Although it is technically challenging, in carefully selected patients laparoscopy and laparoscopic treatment is feasible and a valid option for treatment.
authors.affiliation: Department of Surgery, Academisch Ziekenhuis Groningen, The Netherlands. p.willemsen@chir.azg.nl
authors.forename: P
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Willemsen
authors.forename: B
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Appeltans
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Vanderveken
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D005240:Feasibility Studies; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007415:Intestinal Obstruction / Q000601:surgery*; D007421:Intestine, Small / Q000601:surgery*; D010535:Laparoscopy; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000209:etiology