Peritoneuminiminen

Peritoneuminiminen is a neologism used in some Finnish medical writings to describe the general aim of minimizing injury to the peritoneum or limiting its exposure during abdominal procedures. The term literally combines peritoneum with the infinitive suffix -minen, signaling a process. It is not a formally defined syndrome or widely adopted clinical protocol in major international guidelines, and its precise scope can differ between authors.

In conceptual use, peritoneuminiminen refers to strategies intended to reduce peritoneal inflammation, tissue trauma, and subsequent adhesions, or to limit the peritoneal surface area participating in a given process. In surgical practice, this can include meticulous tissue handling, maintaining moist exposure of peritoneal surfaces, minimizing desiccation, gentle control of pneumoperitoneum in laparoscopy, and the use of barrier materials or anti-inflammatory adjuncts to shield the mesothelium. In oncology or infectious disease discussions, the idea may be extended to minimizing peritoneal exposure to tumor cells or pathogens.

Clinical status remains uncertain, with no standardized protocol or robust evidence base establishing clear benefits or risks. Peritoneuminiminen is therefore best viewed as a conceptual framework or a translation of general principles of peritoneal protection, rather than a discrete, evidence-based procedure. Further research would be needed to clarify its definitions, indications, and effectiveness.