Laparoscopic Surgery Is Associated With a Lower Incidence of Venous Thromboembolism Compared With Open Surgery

Abstract

Within the context of this large administrative clinical data set, the frequency of perioperative VTE is lower after laparoscopic compared with open surgery. The findings of this study can provide a basis to help surgeons estimate the risk of VTE and implement appropriate prophylaxis for patients undergoing laparoscopic surgical procedures.