What does this research mean for the field?

An Expression of Concern has been issued for the article 'The role of laparoscopy in closed abdominal injury' because it could not be confirmed whether ethical approval was obtained in line with journal policy. Novelty: ClaimNovelty.INCREMENTAL. Consensus alignment: ConsensusAlignment.NEUTRAL.

What question did this study set out to answer?

To address ethical concerns regarding the publication of a study on laparoscopy and closed abdominal injury.

April 12, 2026Open Access

Expression of concern: “The role of laparoscopy in closed abdominal injury” Heliyon 9 (2023) e20705

Key Points

To address ethical concerns regarding the publication of a study on laparoscopy and closed abdominal injury.
Investigation conducted by journal's Research Integrity & Publishing Ethics team
Analysis of ethical approval status in the published research
Ethical approval for the research could not be confirmed
An Expression of Concern was issued by the journal's editor

Abstract

A post-publication investigation conducted by the Elsevier's Research Integrity & Publishing Ethics team on behalf of the journal could not confirm whether or not ethical approval was given for the research presented in this publication in line with the journal's policy. As it cannot be established whether the article complies with the journal's policies on ethical approval, the editor has determined to issue an Expression of Concern.

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