LAPAROSCOPIC MANAGEMENT OF STAB WOUNDS ABDOMINAL TRAUMA

Abstract

Objective: To use laparoscopic procedure like a therapeutic technique in patients with stab wounds abdominal trauma. Methods: Prospective study, the sample was represented by 30 patients who were admitted with stab wounds abdominal trauma, since December 2010 – August 2011. Results: Were evaluated 30 patients, 87% males. The 64% had an age range between 20-40 years old. The evolution time was less than 5 hours. The 100% presented hemodynamic stability. It was made 30 laparoscopic procedures, without needs to conversión to laparotomy. Conclusion: It proved that in stab wounds abdominal trauma is reliable to use laparoscopic procedures like a safe diagnostic and therapeutic method.