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World J Gastroenterol. Mar 7, 2016; 22(9): 2701-2710
Published online Mar 7, 2016. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v22.i9.2701
Published online Mar 7, 2016. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v22.i9.2701
Laparoscopic approach in gastrointestinal emergencies
Rosa M Jimenez Rodriguez, Mercedes Flores-Cortés, Francisco López-Bernal, Cristobalina Martín, Verónica Pino Diaz, Felipe Pareja Ciuro, Javier Padillo Ruiz, Department of Surgery, Hospital Universitario Virgen del Rocío, 41013 Sevilla, Spain
Juan José Segura-Sampedro, Hospital Universitario Son Espases, 07010 Palma de Mallorca, Spain
Author contributions: All authors were responsible for conceptualizing and designing the study; collecting, analysing and interpreting the data and drafting the manuscript; all authors gave their approval on the final version for publication.
Conflict-of-interest statement: The authors have no conflict of interest related to the manuscript.
Correspondence to: Rosa M Jimenez-Rodriguez, MD, PhD, EBSQ-c, Colorectal Unit, Department of Surgery, Hospital Universitario Virgen del Rocío, 41013 Sevilla, Spain. ros_j_r@hotmail.com
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Received: October 4, 2015
Peer-review started: October 5, 2015
First decision: November 27, 2015
Revised: December 24, 2015
Accepted: January 11, 2016
Article in press: January 11, 2016
Published online: March 7, 2016
Processing time: 149 Days and 17 Hours
Peer-review started: October 5, 2015
First decision: November 27, 2015
Revised: December 24, 2015
Accepted: January 11, 2016
Article in press: January 11, 2016
Published online: March 7, 2016
Processing time: 149 Days and 17 Hours
Core Tip
Core tip: Laparoscopic surgery represents a technological revolution in the management of gastrointestinal conditions. However, the use of this minimally invasive technique has not yet been extended to emergency situations. The most likely reason is the long learning curve and the even longer operative time of emergency laparoscopy compared to elective laparoscopy.