Minimally invasive surgery (MIS) for adhesive small bowel obstruction (SBO) has surged and leads to better outcomes than open surgery.
- MIS usage rose from 27% to 45% from 2011 to 2021.
- Complications dropped significantly with MIS (15.2% vs. 27.7% for open, p < 0.001).
- Patients had shorter hospital stays with MIS (4 days vs. 8 days, p < 0.001).
Adoption of MIS is supported by these outcomes, but careful patient selection based on age and comorbidities is essential for optimal results.
Journal Article by La Riva A, Perez-Soto RH (…) Romero-Velez G et 8 al. in Surg Endosc
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