Emergency Open Laparotomy Surgery Hospital in Bangalore

Emergency open surgery is high-risk surgery. It is associated with high mortality and morbidity. Emergency laparotomy means opening the abdomen with a midline incision and evaluation of the intraabdominal contents to identify the cause (pathology) and fix the cause which is making the patient sick.  It is one of the most common procedures performed in an emergency. The most common indication for surgery is small bowel obstruction, acute pancreatitis with necrosis, and colon obstruction or perforation. Other causes include stomach perforation, internal infection, or abscess.

Surgery

The surgery is usually performed by a specialist who is trained in emergency surgery. The surgery carries a high risk of death and high risk of complications because of the emergent nature of the surgery. 

After general anesthesia, a midline incision is made. The abdomen is entered the entire abdomen is evaluated. Prior to surgery, almost all patients would have had an investigation most commonly computed tomography of the abdomen. This usually identifies the cause for the requirement of emergency surgery. As a routine, the stomach and the duodenum are identified and looked for perforation or abscess. The small bowel is evaluated for obstruction, perforation, or other abnormalities. The large bowel also is evaluated for the same. Other organs like the liver, gallbladder, spleen, retroperitoneum, and pelvic organs are also evaluated.

Complications after an emergency laparotomy are very high. Because of the emergent nature of the surgery, it is required that a highly specialized and skilled gastro surgeon in Bangalore performs the surgery. Such patients who require emergency surgery are usually monitored in the Intensive Care Unit. Complications could include as simple as a wound infection to as complicated as requiring a second surgery. Patients who undergo such emergency surgery can also have bleeding issues, heart problems, lung problems, or kidney issues developed during the course of recovery.

Our best gastroenterology doctors in Bangalore are specialized in such emergency surgeries. There are many innovations and techniques that are life-saving in such situations. Please visit our surgeons at MH surgery clinics or one of our Complex Surgery Centre for further information and discussion. Our team provides a personalized approach to each patient offering advanced surgical solutions. This is very important, especially in emergency situations and for patients who require an emergency. Our surgeons are well known and educate other surgeons on new innovative techniques through national and international presentations and web-based seminars.

Patient education

Most patients would require to be monitored in the Intensive Care Unit patience or are usually on antibiotics and are monitored for sepsis. The patients are evaluated on a daily basis for recovery and appropriate medications are given to make sure the patient recovers from surgery

Our Complex Surgery Centre surgeons are experts in the diagnosis and management of various conditions related to the abdomen . Our team is here to provide the best-personalized approach for each patient, offering advanced surgical solutions. You will feel safe in the hands of our expert surgeons at MH Surgery Clinics. 

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