title: Laparoscopic repair of traumatic intraperitoneal bladder rupture.
abstract: Intraperitoneal rupture of the bladder is an uncommon condition that is usually caused by pelvic fractures. This is a true surgical emergency managed conventionally by open laparotomy with single or double layer repair. We present a case of successful laparoscopic repair of an intraperitoneal bladder rupture secondary to blunt abdominal trauma and pelvic fracture in a 37 year-old man. The repair was done using single layer repair, with successful results.
authors.affiliation: Departments of Surgery.
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authors.lastname: Al-Wahaibi
authors.forename: Hani
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Al-Qadhi
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