The management of laparoscopic injuries of the bowel or blood vessels

Abstract

Laparoscopic associated injuries to vasculature or bowel are unusual and potentially catastrophic. Estimates of occurrence range from 0.06 to 0.3%. Manifestations can be early or delayed. Delayed diagnosis is definitely related to increased patient morbidity. The following article discusses the implications of these injuries in relationship to laparoscopic urological surgery.

Key Words:

• vascular injury
• bowel injury
• iatrogenic laparoscopic injuries