The increased incidence of intraabdominal infections in laparoscopic procedures: Potential causes, postoperative management, and prospective innovations

A. K. Strickland; R. G. Martindale

doi:10.1007/s00464-004-8211-8

The increased incidence of intraabdominal infections in laparoscopic procedures: Potential causes, postoperative management, and prospective innovations

A. K. Strickland, R. G. Martindale

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Abstract

We conducted a review of the literature to identify some potential causes for the increased incidence of intraabdominal infections seen after laparoscopic procedures. We also discuss the postoperative management of this condition and provide a prospective overview of innovations that may be helpful in such cases in the future.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	874-881
Number of pages	8
Journal	Surgical Endoscopy and Other Interventional Techniques
Volume	19
Issue number	7
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1007/s00464-004-8211-8
State	Published - Jul 2005
Externally published	Yes

Keywords

Immune system
Laparoscopic technology
Laparoscopy
Peritoneal defense
Peritonitis
Pneumoperitoneum

ASJC Scopus subject areas

Surgery

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The increased incidence of intraabdominal infections in laparoscopic procedures: Potential causes, postoperative management, and prospective innovations

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