Clinical factors associated with success in applying laparoscopy in the management of small bowel obstruction at a tertiary care center

ConclusionsLaparoscopy is effective in treating SBOs due to various etiologies including single band or multiple adhesions, hernias, or masses. Other than BMI, there was no single predictor of success or failure with laparoscopy. Therefore, we conclude that perhaps all patients requiring operative treatment for SBO deserve consideration for a diagnostic laparoscopy.
Source: Surgical Endoscopy - Category: Surgery Source Type: research