The Role of Laparoscopy in Upper Abdominal Surgical Emergencies in Adults: A Retrospective Observational Study.

NCT05591495 | Completed DMC

• 1 other identifier: zagazig university 12
• Study Type: observational
• Target: 215
• Locations: 0 countries
• Sites: N/A

Brief Summary

Introduction Laparoscopy can be used to diagnose and treat the etiologies of acute abdominal pain. This study aimed to assess laparoscopy's effectiveness in upper gastrointestinal (G.I.T) emergencies regarding intra-and postoperative outcomes. Method: A retrospective observational study was conducted in the emergency departments of Zagazig University on 215 patients who had upper abdominal emergency surgeries between June 2017 and June 2020.

Conditions

Acute Abdomen

Keywords

Emergency surgery; Laparoscopy; Upper abdominal surgery

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

• intraoperative complications requiring conversion

  the number of patients converted to open approach

  2 years

Secondary Outcomes (1)

• postoperative complications requiring reintervention

  within 2 years of surgery

Interventions

laparoscopy in upper abdominal surgical emergencies in adults PROCEDURE

evaluation the role of laparoscopy in upper GIT emergencies in adults

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 18 Years+
• Sex: all
• Age Groups: Adult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)
• Sampling Method: Non-Probability Sample

Study Population

Between June 2017 and June 2020, 215 patients were admitted to Zagazig University Hospital's emergency surgical unit with clinical diagnoses of upper G.I.T. emergencies, namely acute cholecystitis, perforated P.U., acute necrotizing pancreatitis, and splenic trauma. The work has been reported following STROBE guidelines. To be included in the study, patients must meet the following criteria: \>18 years of both sexes complaining of acute upper G.I.T. emergencies and undergoing laparoscopic surgeries, namely acute cholecystitis, perforated peptic ulcer, pancreatic necrosis, and splenic injuries. \< 18 years of age and open surgeries for upper G.I.T. emergency surgeries were excluded.

You may qualify if:

• clinical diagnoses of upper G.I.T. emergencies, namely acute cholecystitis, perforated P.U., acute necrotizing pancreatitis, and splenic trauma.

You may not qualify if:

• \< 18 years of age and
• open surgeries for upper G.I.T.

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Zagazig University: lead

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Abdomen, Acute

Interventions

Laparoscopy

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Abdominal Pain; Pain; Neurologic Manifestations; Signs and Symptoms; Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms; Signs and Symptoms, Digestive

Intervention Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Endoscopy; Diagnostic Techniques, Surgical; Diagnostic Techniques and Procedures; Diagnosis; Minimally Invasive Surgical Procedures; Surgical Procedures, Operative

Study Design

• Study Type: observational
• Observational Model: COHORT
• Time Perspective: PROSPECTIVE
• Target Duration: 24 Months
• Sponsor Type: OTHER GOV
• Responsible Party: PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
• PI Title: assistant professour of general and laparoscopic surgery

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: October 7, 2022
• First Posted: October 24, 2022
• Study Start: January 1, 2017
• Primary Completion: June 1, 2020
• Study Completion: June 1, 2022
• Last Updated: October 24, 2022

Record last verified: 2022-10

Data Sharing

• IPD Sharing: Will not share