Closed vs. open method of pneumoperitonium at infra-umbilical site in laparoscopic surgery - A comparative study.

Objective: To assess the safety profile of closed and open method of pneumoperitonium by comparing access and closure time during laparoscopic surgery and complications.

Methods: This quassi-experimental study was conducted at Bahawal Victoria Hospital, Bahawalpur, Pakistan, from September 15, 2013, to September 15, 2016, and comprised patients who were block-randomised into two equal groups. The first half constituted Group A where pneumoperitonium was created by closed method, while the latter half was designated as Group B where the open method was employed.

Acute caecal volvulus: A diagnostic paradigm.

Acute Caecal Volvulus is a rare etiology in cases of Intestinal obstruction. We are presenting the data of 11 cases out of 1032 cases of intestinal obstruction between June 2008 to June 2013, who presented in the emergency department of Bahawal Victoria Hospital Bahawalpur. The mean age was 36±3.

Role of somatostatin analogues in the management of enterocutaneous fistulae.

Objective: To observe beneficial effects of somatostatin analogues in terms of time taken by the enterocutaneous fistula to close, total hospital stay, cost of treatment and mortality.

Design: A comparative study.

Place And Duration Of Study: The study was carried out from 01-10-1999 to 30-09-2002 in Surgical Units of Bahawal Victoria Hospital, Bahawalpur.