Feasibility of single-port laparoscopic appendectomy. Issue 1 (January 2017)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Osman, Gamal
• Is Part Of: Egyptian liver journal. Volume 7:Issue 1/2(2017)
• Publication Date: 2017-01
• Subjects: appendectomy -- minimize the trauma -- single-port laparoscopic surgery; Hepatology -- Periodicals; 616.36005
• DOI: 10.1097/01.ELX.0000524410.14172.87
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2090-6218

Abstract

Abstract : Background: Appendectomy is one of the most frequently performed surgical procedures in the world. Conventional laparoscopic appendectomy is traumatizing and lacking for cosmetic effects. Single-port laparoscopic surgery appendectomy (SPLA) seeks to minimize the trauma of parietal access of laparoscopic appendectomy. Aim: The aim of this study was to evaluate the efficacy of SPLA. Patients and methods: This study was conducted between May 2015 and October 2016, in a specialized center. We present 60 cases of acute appendicitis who were randomly operated by SPLA. Results: SPLA was completed in all patients, and mean age was 25.5±12 years. Mean operation time was 50.7±2 min in the SPLA group. There was no conversion to open appendectomy. No major complications were encountered. Conclusion: SPLA demonstrates its feasibility and supports the promise of minimizing the access of laparoscopic surgery. The clear advantage is its cosmetic benefit. SPLA is a safe technique and shows excellent cosmetic results.