Vacuum-assisted laparostomy for peritonitis, abdominal sepsis and severe abdominal injury: methodology and practical aspects

Abstract

One of the modern methods of multi-stage treatment of patients with widespread peritonitis, abdominal sepsis and abdominal injuries is vacuum-assisted laparostomy. Aim: the methodology and practical aspects of the clinical use of vacuum-assisted laparostomy in the treatment of generalized peritonitis, abdominal sepsis and abdominal trauma are presented. A detailed illustrated description of the vacuum-assisted laparostomy technique is provided with the step-by-step implementation of all necessary procedures in patients with widespread peritonitis, abdominal sepsis and abdominal injuries. The attention of surgeons is drawn to important technical aspects of performing this technique to increase its safety and effectiveness.