Feasibility of laparoscopy and factors associated with conversion to open in minimally invasive emergency major abdominal surgery: population database analysis.
Philip H PucherSaqib A RahmanHugh MackenzieVanessa TuckerStuart J MercerPublished in: Surgical endoscopy (2021)
Surgical, patient, and diagnostic variables can be used to predict likelihood of laparoscopic success with a high degree of accuracy. This information can be used to inform peri-operative decision-making and patient selection.