Laparoscopic repair in intraperitoneal rupture of urinary bladder in blunt trauma abdomen

Surg Laparosc Endosc Percutan Tech. 2007 Feb;17(1):58-9. doi: 10.1097/01.sle.0000213760.55676.47.

Abstract

Objective: Intraperitoneal rupture of urinary bladder is a common condition associated with pelvic fractures. This is a true surgical emergency managed conventionally by open laparotomy with single layer or double layer repair. We performed total laparoscopic repair of an intraperitoneal rupture of bladder.

Method: A 25-year-old woman presented with fracture of both pubic rami and signs of bladder rupture after a road traffic accident. Ruptured urinary bladder and other visceral injuries were sutured laparoscopically.

Conclusions: Laparoscopic repair of intraperitoneal rupture of urinary bladder is an effective and minimally invasive technique.

MeSH terms

  • Abdominal Injuries / surgery
  • Accidents, Traffic
  • Adult
  • Female
  • Fractures, Bone / complications*
  • Fractures, Bone / surgery
  • Humans
  • Laparoscopy
  • Pubic Bone / injuries*
  • Rupture
  • Urinary Bladder / injuries*
  • Wounds, Nonpenetrating / surgery*