Laparoscopic surgery study for small bowel blockages
Part of Digestive system clinical trials.
This study looks at why some laparoscopic surgeries for small bowel blockages caused by scar tissue need to be switched to open surgery. It helps doctors understand which patients might have a better chance with laparoscopy alone.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You had emergency surgery for a small bowel blockage caused by scar tissue (not from a hernia)
- Your surgery started with a laparoscope (small camera through a tiny cut)
- Your surgery might have been finished with just the laparoscope or switched to a larger cut (open surgery)
- You are not in the last three months of pregnancy
- You do not have severe heart or lung failure
- You do not have unstable blood pressure or shock
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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