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Laparoendoscopic single-site (LESS) appendectomy is a safe and feasible alternative to standard laparoscopic appendectomy. This initial experience shows LESS appendectomy can be successfully performed with comparable operating times.

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Area of Science:

  • Minimally Invasive Surgery
  • Surgical Innovation
  • Gastrointestinal Surgery

Background:

  • Standard three-trocar laparoscopic appendectomy is a common surgical procedure.
  • Laparoendoscopic single-site surgery (LESS) offers a less invasive approach.
  • Initial experience with LESS appendectomy for acute appendicitis is reported.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the feasibility and safety of LESS appendectomy.
  • To compare outcomes of LESS appendectomy with standard laparoscopic appendectomy.

Main Methods:

  • A prospective study included 15 patients undergoing LESS appendectomy for acute appendicitis.
  • All LESS procedures utilized a single umbilical port.
  • Outcomes were compared to a historical control group of 15 patients undergoing standard laparoscopic appendectomy.

Main Results:

  • LESS appendectomy was successfully completed in all 15 patients without conversion.
  • No additional ports or conversion to open surgery was required.
  • Mean operative time for LESS (51 min) was not significantly different from standard laparoscopic appendectomy (46 min).

Conclusions:

  • LESS appendectomy is technically feasible and safe for acute appendicitis.
  • It represents a reproducible alternative to conventional laparoscopic appendectomy.
  • Single-site surgery offers potential benefits in reducing surgical invasiveness.