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Research Paper | Surgery | Volume 15 Issue 6, June 2026 | Pages: 646 - 650 | India
A Comparative Study of Laparoscopic vs Open Repair of Gastrointestinal Perforation
Abstract: Gastrointestinal perforation is a surgical emergency associated with significant morbidity and mortality. This study compared laparoscopic and open repair of gastrointestinal perforations. Methods: A prospective comparative study was conducted on 36 patients, with 18 patients undergoing laparoscopic repair and 18 undergoing open repair. Outcomes assessed included operative time, blood loss, postoperative complications, surgical site infection, analgesic requirement, drain removal, resumption of daily activities, and hospital stay. Results: Laparoscopic repair was associated with significantly lower intraoperative blood loss, reduced analgesic requirement, earlier drain removal, lower surgical site infection rates, earlier return to daily activities, and shorter hospital stay. Operative time was comparable between groups. Postoperative leak rates were similar. Conclusion: Laparoscopic repair is a safe and effective alternative to open repair in selected patients with gastrointestinal perforation and offers improved postoperative recovery with fewer wound-related complications. Methods: A prospective comparative study was conducted on 36 patients, with 18 patients undergoing laparoscopic repair and 18 undergoing open repairs. Outcomes assessed included operative time, blood loss, postoperative complications, surgical site infection, analgesic requirement, drain removal, resumption of daily activities, and hospital stay. Results: Laparoscopic repair was associated with significantly lower intraoperative blood loss, reduced analgesic requirement, earlier drain removal, lower surgical site infection rates, earlier return to daily activities, and shorter hospital stay. Operative time was comparable between groups. Postoperative leak rates were similar. Conclusion: Laparoscopic repair is a safe and effective alternative to open repair in selected patients with gastrointestinal perforation and offers improved postoperative recovery with fewer wound-related complications.
Keywords: Gastrointestinal perforation, Laparoscopic repair, Open repair, Peritonitis, minimally invasive surgery, Surgical outcomes
How to Cite?: Dr. Priyam Priteshkumar Shah, Dr. Shivangi Rajesh Jain, Dr. Jitendra Darshan, "A Comparative Study of Laparoscopic vs Open Repair of Gastrointestinal Perforation", Volume 15 Issue 6, June 2026, International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), Pages: 646-650, https://www.ijsr.net/getabstract.php?paperid=SR26610190326, DOI: https://dx.dx.doi.org/10.21275/SR26610190326