The Contribution of Laparoscopy in Evaluation of Penetrating Abdominal Wounds • Ahmed N et al 2005;201(2):213-216. The use of laparoscopy in the evaluation of stab and gun shot abdominal wounds was prospectively studied in a teaching hospital with a Level II trauma center seeing a high percentage of penetrating injuries. Having analyzed the laparoscopic and open laparotomy findings, injuries repaired, postoperative complications, and hospital and ICU days, the authors concluded that laparoscopy for penetrating abdominal injuries in a defined set of conditions was safe and accurate.
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