[Laparoscopic treatment of perforated duodenal ulcer]. / Tratamiento laparoscópico de la úlcera duodenal perforada.

OBJECTIVE: To analyze the results obtained in patients undergoing laparoscopic surgery for perforated duodenal ulcer. PATIENTS AND METHOD: From January 2000 to August 2006, 15 consecutive patients with perforated duodenal ulcer underwent laparoscopic surgery after preoperative selection (ASA scores, time since onset of the perforation). RESULTS: The mean age was 44.6 +/- 15.5 years (range, 18-75). There were 10 men and five women. Fourteen patients were ASA I-II. Time since onset of perforation was more than 12 hours in only one patient. Operative time was 70.5 +/- 9.6 minutes. There were two conversions (13.3%) to the open approach and two postoperative complications (prolonged ileus in one patient and self-limiting leakage in another). There were no intra-abdominal collections or mortality in the entire series. The mean length of hospital stay was 6.5 +/- 2.1 days. CONCLUSIONS: In selected patients, laparoscopic treatment of perforated duodenal ulcer is safe and feasible. Technical standardization and appropriate patient selection are essential to define the real role of the laparoscopic approach in perforated duodenal ulcer.

Tratamiento laparoscópico de la úlcera duodenal perforada / Laparoscopic treatment of perforated duodenal ulcer

Objetivo. Analizar los resultados obtenidos en los pacientes intervenidos de úlcera duodenal perforada por vía laparoscópica. Pacientes y método. Quince pacientes intervenidos consecutivamente desde enero de 2000 hasta agosto de 2006, previa selección preoperatoria (ASA y tiempo de evolución de la perforación). Resultados. La media de edad del grupo era de 44,6 ± 15,5 (intervalo, 18-75) años; 10 varones y 5 mujeres; 14 pacientes fueron clasificados como ASAI-II. Sólo en un paciente la duración de la clínica de perforación fue > 12 h. El tiempo quirúrgico fue de 70,5 ± 9,6 min. Se han producido 2 (13,3%) conversiones a cirugía abierta y 2 complicaciones postoperatorias: un paciente presentó íleo y el otro caso, una fístula autolimitada. No se han evidenciado dehiscencias de la sutura duodenal o absceso intraabdominal. No se han producido reintervenciones ni mortalidad. La estancia media hospitalaria fue de 6,5 ± 2,1 días. Conclusiones. En casos seleccionados el tratamiento laparoscópico de la úlcera duodenal perforada es seguro y factible. La estandarización de la técnica y una adecuada selección de los casos son las claves que, en un futuro, deberemos desarrollar a fin de establecer cuál es el papel real del tratamiento laparoscópico en la úlcera duodenal perforada (AU)

Objective. To analyze the results obtained in patients undergoing laparoscopic surgery for perforated duodenal ulcer. Patients and method. From January 2000 to August 2006, 15 consecutive patients with perforated duodenal ulcer underwent laparoscopic surgery after preoperative selection (ASA scores, time since onset of the perforation). Results. The mean age was 44.6 ± 15.5 years (range, 18-75). There were 10 men and five women. Fourteen patients were ASA I-II. Time since onset of perforation was more than 12 hours in only one patient. Operative time was 70.5 ± 9.6 minutes. There were two conversions (13.3%) to the open approach and two postoperative complications (prolonged ileus in one patient and self-limiting leakage in another). There were no intra-abdominal collections or mortality in the entire series. The mean length of hospital stay was 6.5 ± 2.1 days. Conclusions. In selected patients, laparoscopic treatment of perforated duodenal ulcer is safe and feasible. Technical standardization and appropriate patient selection are essential to define the real role of the laparoscopic approach in perforated duodenal ulcer (AU)