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This research aims to analyze the evolution of abdominal trauma surgery practices over two decades.

April 5, 2026Open Access

Two Decades of Evolution in Abdominal Trauma Surgery: Trends, Outcomes, and Implications From an Australian Level 1 Trauma Centre

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This research aims to analyze the evolution of abdominal trauma surgery practices over two decades.
Analyzed data from an Australian Level 1 Trauma Centre over a 20-year period
Reviewed trends in emergency trauma laparotomies and non-operative strategies
Investigated implications for trauma system operations
Emergency trauma laparotomies significantly declined despite increased trauma volume
Greater use of selective non-operative and endovascular strategies was observed
Findings raise concerns about the preparedness of trauma systems for operative intervention

Abstract

Emergency trauma laparotomies have declined despite increasing trauma volume and abdominal injury burden, consistent with greater use of selective non-operative and endovascular strategies. These changes have implications for maintaining operative readiness within contemporary multidisciplinary trauma systems.

Two Decades of Evolution in Abdominal Trauma Surgery: Trends, Outcomes, and Implications From an Australian Level 1 Trauma Centre

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