Laparoscopic versus open repair of perforated peptic ulcer: Improving outcomes utilizing a standardized technique

Background/Objective: The objective of this study was to compare the outcomes of patients who underwent laparoscopic and open repair of perforated peptic ulcers (PPUs) at our institution. Methods: This is a retrospective review of a prospectively collected database of patients who underwent emergenc...

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Main Authors: Sze Li Siow, Hans Alexander Mahendran, Chee Ming Wong, Mark Hardin, Tien Loong Luk
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2018-03-01
Series:Asian Journal of Surgery
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S101595841630210X