Abstract:

Objective This study assessed the clinical outcome and efficacy of laparoscopic adhesiolysis for adhesive small bowel obstruction. Methods A retrospective study was performed to analyse the results of the laparoscopic approach for smallbowel obstruction of 23 adults and children in terms of efficacy and safety. Results All patients were cured perfectly.The mean blood loss in the operation was 10 ml and the mean hospital stay was 4 days.There was no postoperative complication and no recurrence of small bowel obstructionin in the followup study. Conclusion Laparoscopic adhesiolysis has the merits of minimal invasion,less injury to the peritoneum,less disturbs to the abdominal cavity and can reduce the chance of postoperation readhesion mostly.Laparoscopic adhesiolysis is a safe and effective treatment for small bowel obstruction and should be used more widely.