LAPAROSCOPIC AND CONVENTIONAL CLOSURE OF PERFORATED PEPTIC-ULCER - A COMPARISON

Background: After the first successful laparoscopic closure of a perfo rated peptic ulcer in 1990, 18 patients with laparoscopic closure were compared to 16 patients with conventional surgery, Methods: The endpo int adverse events (complications), pain intensity, operation time, fe ver, leucocytosis, and duration of hospital stay showed no clinically relevant differences. Results: Consumption of analgesics was lower in the laparoscopic group. Conclusions: Laparoscopic closure of perforate d peptic ulcer is technically feasible, The safety of the method and t he benefit for the patient need proof by means of a randomized control led trial.