Emergency laparoscopic surgery in the elderly and frail patient

The global population is aging rapidly, leading to an increase in emergency abdominal surgery for acute abdomen in the elderly. Laparoscopy offers several advantages over open surgical approaches, but there is still a lack of evidence in this clinical field. This book analyzes the management strategies and critically evaluates the outcomes of laparoscopic emergency surgery for acute abdomen in the elderly, intended for young general surgeons and surgeons in training.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 348 pages
Publication date: 02 September 2022
Publisher: Springer Nature Switzerland AG

The global population is experiencing a rapid aging trend, leading to an increasing demand for emergency abdominal surgery for acute abdomen in the elderly. This demographic shift has also altered the profile of emergency abdominal surgery, with common causes of acute abdomen in the elderly including acute cholecystitis, incarcerated hernia, bowel obstruction, and appendicitis. Recovery from surgery in these patients is often challenging, resulting in longer hospital stays compared to younger patients. Laparoscopy, a minimally invasive surgical approach, has become well established in the emergency setting and offers several advantages over open surgical approaches, such as reduced postoperative pain, shorter hospital stays, and lower complication rates. While laparoscopic surgery for acute diverticulitis has gained popularity, laparotomy remains the preferred method in certain conditions, such as small bowel obstruction and perforated peptic ulcer, accounting for approximately 70% of cases. Despite the urgent need for knowledge regarding surgical treatment of acute abdomen in the elderly, there is a lack of evidence in this critical clinical field.

This book aims to analyze the management strategies and critically evaluate the outcomes of laparoscopic emergency surgery for acute abdomen in the elderly, adhering to the principles of evidence-based medicine. It provides a comprehensive discussion of each topic, emphasizing the use of emergency laparoscopy in elderly patients. Designed for young general surgeons and surgeons in training with a basic understanding of surgery for acute abdomen, the book serves as a valuable resource for both novice and experienced surgeons. It is also useful as a quick reference tool during on-call shifts.

Weight: 692g
Dimension: 254 x 178 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783030799922
Edition number: 1st ed. 2021