Sequential bacterial sampling of the midline incision in horses undergoing exploratory laparotomy

Effect of electrocautery vs. scalpel on fascial mechanical properties after midline laparotomy incision in rats.

BACKGROUND The method of midline laparotomy incision and closure remains a complex surgical problem. OBJECTIVE To compare the mechanical properties at the interface of midline laparotomy incision made by scalpel versus electrocuting current in rats. METHODS A sharp midline laparotomy incision was made in 60 Wistar female rats using a scalpel or electrocautery to open the fascia. The fascial...

Cholecystectomy through Mini Laparotomy Incision

Background: In standard cholecystectomy gall bladder is approached through a subcostal incision of 710cm. New techniques and procedures have evolved, aiming at decreased tissue damage, pain, hospital stay, and complications. This study was conducted to assess cholecystectomy through 5cm mini laparotomy. Material & Methods: This descriptive study was conducted at department of Surgery Khyber Tea...

Development of incisional herniation after midline laparotomy

Factors influencing wound dehiscence after midline laparotomy.

PURPOSE To identify patients who have high risk of wound dehiscence and who might benefit from the use of internal retention sutures. PATIENTS AND METHODS Forty-eight patients with midline abdominal wound dehiscence were compared with 48 control patients standardized by sex, age, and operative indication. RESULTS The mean hospital stay was significantly prolonged in the dehiscence group, re...

Diagnostic Laparoscopy Versus Exploratory Laparotomy

Diagnostic laparoscopy is a minimally invasive surgical procedure that allows the visual examination and documentation of intra abdominal organs in order o detect any pathology. Diagnostic laparoscopy was first introduced in 1901, when kelling, performed a peritoneoscopy in a dog and was called “Celioscopy”. A Swedish internist named Jacobaeuse its credited with performing the first Diagnostic ...