The Emergency Surgery Section concentrates on the management of non-trauma emergency surgical patients. In addition to diagnosis and therapeutic intervention (radiological, endoscopic, laparoscopic and open surgery), surgical critical care forms an important part of the section’s work.

The Emergency Surgery Section has been instrumental in publishing the ESTES guidelines on Acute Mesenteric Ischaemia.

The current section chair and vice-chair can be seen in the board overview.

Ongoing set-up and launch of Snap-audit “Necrotising skin infections” and Journal club.

Project of “reoperation after elective Upper GI operations” – under approval with research committee.

Mini-podcast on emergency surgery subjects:

Topics: 1. Management of Perforated Peptic Ulcer in the Emergency Setting

2. Surgical Management of Acute Colonic Diverticulitis: When to Operate
3. Sepsis Management in the Emergency Department: A Surgical Perspective
4. Management of Acute Pancreatitis: Surgical vs. Conservative Approach
5. Abdominal Compartment Syndrome
6. Management of Small Bowel Obstruction in the Emergency Setting: Laparotomy vs. Conservative Management
7. Antibiotic Stewardship in Emergency General Surgery