Are we doing too many non-therapeutic laparotomies in trauma? An analysis of the National Trauma Data Bank

ConclusionWith increasing experience in minimally invasive surgery, DL should be a part of the armamentarium of trauma surgeons. This study supports that in well-selected trauma patients DL has favorable outcomes compared to NL. These findings warrant further investigation.Graphic abstract
Source: Surgical Endoscopy - Category: Surgery Source Type: research