Table 5 Comparison between laparoscopic and laparotomic management of small bowel obstructions.
From: Feasibility of laparoscopy for small bowel obstruction
| Â | Laparoscopic management | Laparotomic management | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Â | Wullstein[19] | Khaikin[29] | Wullstein[19] | Khaikin[29] |
Surgical operating time | 103 min | 78 min | 84 min | 70 min |
Hospital stay (postoperative) | 11,3 days | 5 days | 18,1 days | 9 days |
First bowel movement | ** | 3 days | ** | 6 days |
Oral re-intake | 5,1 days | Â | 6,4 days | Â |
Morbidity | 19% | 16% | 40,4% | 45% |
Bowel obstruction recurrence | 0–14,2% |  | 0–4,6% |  |