Comparison of Mortality and Postoperative Complications Between Open and Laparoscopic Repair of Perforated Peptic Ulcer: An Umbrella Review.

ABSTRACT: Background: Perforated peptic ulcer (PPU) is one of the common complications of peptic ulcers. Open repair (OR) is the traditional surgical treatment for this condition, but with advances in laparoscopic and minimally invasive surgery, laparoscopic repair (LR) has gained popularity. Many studies have compared the effectiveness of OR vs. LR for PPU. However, the superiority of one method over the other remains a topic of debate. We conducted this review to investigate the advantages and disadvantages of LR over OR. Methods: PubMed, Scopus, Google Scholar, and Web of Science were searched from 2000 to 2022 for systematic reviews and meta-analyses comparing OR and LR for PPU. Previous studies included seven postoperative outcomes, including mortality, reoperation, postoperative

SUBMITTER: Eghbali F 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11568887 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature