Laparoscopic repair of traumatic intraperitoneal bladder rupture

Sultan Qaboos Univ Med J. 2011 Nov;11(4):515-8. Epub 2011 Oct 25.

Abstract

Intraperitoneal rupture of the bladder is an uncommon condition that is usually caused by pelvic fractures. This is a true surgical emergency managed conventionally by open laparotomy with single or double layer repair. We present a case of successful laparoscopic repair of an intraperitoneal bladder rupture secondary to blunt abdominal trauma and pelvic fracture in a 37 year-old man. The repair was done using single layer repair, with successful results.

Keywords: Case report; Intraperitoneal; Laparoscopic Repair; Oman; Rupture; Urinary bladder.