title: Laparoscopy in Non-Trauma Abdominal Emergencies.
abstract: The role for laparoscopy has evolved throughout the years and more evidence has become available to support its use in abdominal emergencies. Although the literature has expanded and more randomized controlled trials are available, skepticism persists concerning the use of laparoscopy in emergency situations. We attempt to provide the readers with a concise review and highlight the most relevant issues and available evidence in seven different non-trauma abdominal emergencies.
authors.affiliation: Division of Colon and Rectal Surgery, State University of New York, Stony Brook, NY, USA.
authors.forename: Joshua R
authors.initials: JR
authors.lastname: Karas
authors.affiliation: Division of Colon and Rectal Surgery, State University of New York, Stony Brook, NY, USA. rcmbergamaschi@gmail.com.|Division of Colon and Rectal Surgery, State University of New York, HSC T18-060, Stony Brook, 11794-8191 NY, USA. rcmbergamaschi@gmail.com.
authors.forename: Roberto
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Bergamaschi
keywords: Appendicitis; Colonoscopy; Gallbladder perforation; Hernia; Laparoscopy; Small bowel obstruction
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