Exploratory Laparotomy in a Hemodynamically Stable Patient for an Abdominal Gunshot Wound36679 viewsMatthew Daniel1; Ashley Suah, MD2; Brian Williams, MD2 1Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine - Auburn 2UChicago MedicineGeneral SurgeryTrauma and Acute Care SurgeryMain TextProcedure OutlineTranscriptProcedure OutlineTable of Contents1. Introduction2. Incision and Access to Abdominal Cavity3. Abdominal Exploration4. Small Bowel Repair5. Lesser Sac Examination6. Right Colon Mobilization and Examination of Ureter7. Partial Cecectomy to Repair Colonic Defect8. Summary and Final Exploration9. Closure1. Introduction2. Incision and Access to Abdominal Cavity3. Abdominal Exploration4. Small Bowel RepairResection of Injured Small BowelSide-to-Side/Functional End-to-End Anastomosis5. Lesser Sac Examination6. Right Colon Mobilization and Examination of Ureter7. Partial Cecectomy to Repair Colonic Defect8. Summary and Final Exploration9. ClosureDebrief