Table 1 First surgical interventions that require RL
Reason for the first laparotomy | N (%) |
|---|---|
Lower GIS | 28 (34.56) |
-Colon and rectum | 15 (18.51) |
-Small intestine | 10 (12.34) |
-Appendix | 3 (3.70) |
Upper GIS* | 23 (28.39) |
-Stomach | 16 (19.75) |
-Duodenum | 9 (11.11) |
HPB** system | 8 (9.87) |
-Liver | 3 (3.70) |
-Gall Bladder | 3 (3.70) |
-Pancreas | 2 (2.46) |
Multi-organ | 5 (6.17) |
Vascular | 4 (4.94) |
Gyneco-pathological interventions | 4 (4.94) |
Strangulated umbilical/ventral hernia | 3 (3.70) |
Peritonitis | 3 (3.70) |
Spleen | 3 (3.70) |