Laparoscopic omental patch repair for perforated peptic ulcer: an early experience from Al-Sahel Teaching Hospital

Abstract

Background Peptic ulceration is a common condition. The most common etiologic factors are drugs use like NSAIDs and infection by Helicobacter pylori. The perforated duodenal ulceration is not an uncommon surgical emergency, ur aim was to show our experience with Laparoscopic omental patch repair for perforated peptic ulcer. Patient and Method In this study, we included 16 patients who underwent laparoscopic repair of perforated duodenal ulcer at our department. The patients were urgently admitted to the emergency department. Result In our study, we have neither morbidity nor mortality. The recorded time for the operation was 72–90 min, and the median hospital stay was 6 days. Our study confirms the safety of laparoscopic approach in the treatment of perforated peptic duodenal ulcer. Conclusion Laparoscopic omental patch repair for perforated peptic ulcer is safe and practical.