Document Type
Article
Publication Date
3-1-2015
Abstract
Exploratory laparoscopy for evaluating stable trauma patients with both blunt and penetrating abdominal injuries has seen increased usage in recent years, yet still remains a controversial modality within the trauma community. We hypothesized that the use of laparoscopy for trauma at our Level I Trauma Center would lead to fewer laparotomies being performed, and that the patients treated using laparoscopy would have a shorter hospital stay when compared to patients treated with laparotomy.
Recommended Citation
Rojo, Manuel Ramon. "Exploratory Laparoscopy at a Level I Trauma Center: Fewer Laparotomies and Shorter Hospital Stay." (2015). https://digitalrepository.unm.edu/el_centro_research/14
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