title: Unexpected intra-operative findings.
abstract: Abdominal surgeons are often asked to manage challenging pathologic conditions with limited preoperative information. As such, unexpected intraoperative findings are commonly encountered. Often, there is little peer-reviewed evidence on which to base management decisions. This article reviews common unexpected surgical challenges and provides recommendations based on the latest available literature.
authors.affiliation: Department of Colon and Rectal Surgery, Lahey Clinic, Burlington, MA 02139, USA. jason.f.hall@lahey.org
authors.forename: Jason F
authors.initials: JF
authors.lastname: Hall
authors.forename: Sharon L
authors.initials: SL
authors.lastname: Stein
mesh_terms: D018784:Abdominal Abscess; D000714:Anastomosis, Surgical; D013505:Digestive System Surgical Procedures / Q000009:adverse effects; D004238:Diverticulitis / Q000601:surgery; D004564:Electrocoagulation; D004715:Endometriosis / Q000601:surgery; D005260:Female; D006488:Hemostasis, Surgical; D006801:Humans; D033162:Incidental Findings; D007431:Intraoperative Complications / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000601:surgery; D007432:Intraoperative Period; D007813:Laparotomy; D008467:Meckel Diverticulum / Q000601:surgery; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000517:prevention & control