Table 4 Reasons for converting to open laparotomy
From: Laparoscopic surgery in abdominal trauma: a single center review of a 7-year experience
Reasons for open conversion | Patients |
|---|---|
Diagnostic laparoscopy only | 3 |
Uncontrolled bleeding | 2 |
Voluminous hematoma | 1 |
Adhesions from prior surgery | 1 |
Soilage in large amount | 1 |
Edematous bowel (poor visibility) | 1 |