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Can adhesive small bowel obstructions be addressed laparoscopically?


 

EXPERT ANALYSIS FROM MISS


An aggressive option in difficult cases is to use a PEEK Port, which starts with a 6-8 cm incision. The surgeon can open up a minimum of disposables and put a hand in to assist the laparoscopic view and determine if the procedure can be completed laparoscopically. “If you encounter extensive adhesions, you just convert to a laparotomy and you haven’t lost any time or spent any money in terms of disposables,” he said.

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