Background Laparoscopy is widely adopted across nearly all surgical subspecialties in the
elective setting. Initially finding indication in minor abdominal emergencies, it has gradually …

To systematically search and synthesise available literature on barriers and enablers to
evidence‐based care for patients with laparotomy wounds reported by acute care nurses …

Background Algorithms for managing penetrating abdominal trauma are conflicting or vague
regarding the role of laparoscopy. We hypothesized that laparoscopy is underutilized among …

Introduction Anterior abdominal stab wounds (AASW) are a heterogeneous presentation
with evolving management over time and heterogenous practice between centres. The aim …

Background Trauma laparoscopy may provide a less invasive alternative to laparotomy by
providing accurate diagnosis and minimally invasive management of selected trauma …

Introduction Trauma is a major disease burden in low and middle-income countries like
South Africa. Abdominal trauma is one of the leading reasons for emergency surgery. The …

Objective The management of penetrating abdominal wounds has greatly benefited from the
development of computed tomography (CT), particularly in stable patients. In this setting, the …

Objectives Colon cancer patients were analyzed to compare the effects of surgical trauma
on immune function by detecting the activation degree of cell inflammatory cytokines levels …

Thoracoabdominal traumatism is a topical problem of modern medicine due to its wide
prevalence, severe course and unfavorable outcome. This article presents an overview of …

Background Healthcare organisations provide policies and guidelines to direct the nursing
staff's decision-making surrounding care in patients with surgical wounds to reflect the best …