To the point: Utility of laparoscopy for operative management of stabbing abdominal trauma

Algorithms for managing penetrating abdominal trauma are conflicting or vague regarding the role of laparoscopy. We hypothesized that laparoscopy is underutilized among hemodynamically stable patients with abdominal stab wounds.

Source: American Journal of Surgery - January 30, 2024 Category: Surgery Authors: Bryan R. Campbell, Alexandra S. Rooney, Andrea Krzyzaniak, Joseph J. Lee, Alyssa N. Carroll, Richard Y. Calvo, Kimberly A. Peck, Matthew J. Martin, Vishal Bansal, Michael J. Krzyzaniak, Michael J. Sise Tags: Original Research Article Source Type: research