Perforated peptic ulcer (PPU) is a common surgical emergency. Exploratory laparotomy and repair with the omental patch are routine surgical intervention till now. In developing counties, laparoscopic repair is still not considered the gold standard in this emergency condition. This study was conducted to evaluate laparoscopic management of PPU in terms of peri-operative outcomes.
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Operative time
Timeframe: 2 hours
Leakage
Timeframe: 5 days
Time to return to normal daily activities.
Timeframe: 2 weeks
Perioperative complications
Timeframe: 1 month