Perforated Peptic Ulcer
Conditions
Keywords
Peptic ulcer, Laparoscopic repair, Open repair, Graham Patch
Brief summary
Perforated peptic ulcer (PPU) is a common surgical emergency. Exploratory laparotomy and repair with the omental patch are routine surgical intervention till now. In developing counties, laparoscopic repair is still not considered the gold standard in this emergency condition. This study was conducted to evaluate laparoscopic management of PPU in terms of peri-operative outcomes.
Detailed description
Files of all patients admitted to our hospital with perforated peptic ulcer in the last 4 years and underwent operative management. Demographic, clinical and perioperative outcomes will be collected tabulated and analyzed.
Interventions
Repair of perforated peptic ulcer either open or laparoscopic.
Sponsors
Study design
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
\- All patients with perforated peptic ulcer admitted to our hospital in last 4 years and underwent surgical intervention.
Exclusion criteria
Uncompleted patents files.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Time to return to normal daily activities. | 2 weeks | Time to return to normal daily activities after surgery. |
| Perioperative complications | 1 month | Any encountered perioperative complications related to surgical intervention.. |
| Operative time | 2 hours | Time from skin incision to skin closure |
| Leakage | 5 days | Leakage from the repair |
Countries
Egypt