Abstract

Laparoscopy is one of the most effective intervention modalities, resulting in improved outcomes for major surgeries. In the past decade, the laparoscopic approach in trauma patients has shown better diagnostic outcomes than traditional laparotomies. Furthermore, this approach is cost-effective, significantly reduces the length of hospital stay and contributes to reduced complication rates. However, the use of laparoscopies in trauma cases is generally restricted to patients with normal haemodynamic parameters and is contraindicated for individuals with head injuries. With advances in knowledge and improved training, laparoscopies can also be used in the treatment of other conditions, such as diaphragmatic injuries and organ lacerations. This article briefly reviews the extent of laparoscopy use and its significance in the management of trauma patients.

Publication details

DOI
10.18295/squmj.2016.16.01.003
Journal
Sultan Qaboos University Medical Journal, 16(1), 9-14
Publisher
Sultan Qaboos University
Open access
Gold open access
License
CC BY-ND 4.0

Cite this article

APA 7

El-Bendary, Y. B., Al-Adawi, J., & Hani (2025). The Use of Laparoscopy in the Management of Trauma Patients: Brief review. Sultan Qaboos University Medical Journal, 16(1), 9-14. https://doi.org/10.18295/squmj.2016.16.01.003

MLA 9

El-Bendary, Yehia BA, et al. "The Use of Laparoscopy in the Management of Trauma Patients: Brief review." Sultan Qaboos University Medical Journal, vol. 16, no. 1, 2025, pp. 9-14. https://doi.org/10.18295/squmj.2016.16.01.003.

Chicago (author–date)

El-Bendary, Yehia BA, Juhaina Al-Adawi, and Hani. 2025. "The Use of Laparoscopy in the Management of Trauma Patients: Brief review." Sultan Qaboos University Medical Journal 16 (1): 9-14. https://doi.org/10.18295/squmj.2016.16.01.003.

Harvard

El-Bendary, Y. B., Al-Adawi, J. and Hani (2025) 'The Use of Laparoscopy in the Management of Trauma Patients: Brief review', Sultan Qaboos University Medical Journal, 16(1), pp. 9-14. doi:10.18295/squmj.2016.16.01.003.

Vancouver

El-Bendary YB, Al-Adawi J, Hani. The Use of Laparoscopy in the Management of Trauma Patients: Brief review. Sultan Qaboos University Medical Journal. 2025;16(1):9-14. doi:10.18295/squmj.2016.16.01.003

IEEE

Y. B. El-Bendary, J. Al-Adawi, and Hani, "The Use of Laparoscopy in the Management of Trauma Patients: Brief review," Sultan Qaboos University Medical Journal, vol. 16, no. 1, pp. 9-14, 2025, doi: 10.18295/squmj.2016.16.01.003.