Laparoscopy in non–traumatic emergency general surgery operations

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Introduction: Laparoscopic surgery is currently a standard treatment procedure for many elective surgery cases. Laparoscopic surgery has been increasingly preferred in emergency general surgery operations. This study aims to investigate the importance of emergency laparoscopic surgery in a secondary hospital. Materials and Methods: The study was conducted retrospectively at Yozgat City Hospital General Surgery Service between January 2018 and March 2020. Patients who underwent non-traumatic emergency surgery were included in the study. The cases who underwent laparoscopic surgery were determined. Results: Of the 768 patients who underwent emergency surgery, 732 were non-traumatic cases. It was found that laparoscopic surgery was performed in 62.8% of appendectomy cases, 75% of cholecystectomies, 66.6% of diverting stoma operations, 8.3% of brid ileus cases, 11.1% of incarcerated/strangulated hernias and 11.1% of peptic ulcer perforations. Conclusion: Laparoscopic surgery is more preferred in appendectomy, cholecystectomy, and diverting stoma operations. In order for other patient groups to benefit from the advantages of minimally invasive surgery, in the emergency laparoscopic surgical experience of surgeons should be increased during their residency.