Topical issues of vacuum-assisted laparostomy in the treatment of widespread peritonitis

In recent years, the technology of vacuum-assisted laparostomy has become widespread in patients with peritonitis. Despite the high efficacy of using negative pressure in an open abdomen in patients with peritonitis, data on safety and efficacy have so far been limited. The introduction of a vacuum-assisted laparostomy evaluates an increase in the effectiveness of the results; however, the lack of standardization of this technology is an important drawback in assessing its effectiveness and safety. At the same time, research results published.Study purpose. Systematization and analysis of current information substantiating the use of vacuum-assisted laparostomy in patients with peritonitis, identifying unresolved issues, identifying ways to prevent complications and standardize the technology.The variety of negative pressure systems and the lack of a standardized algorithm for managing an open abdomen with negative pressure therapy in peritonitis are an important limitation in evaluating the efficacy and safety of this technology. The study of immediate outcomes and optimization of the technology of vacuum-assisted laparostomy in the treatment of peritonitis seems to be an urgent and important research task.