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Simple technique for single incision transumbilical laparoscopic appendectomy.

Alan A Saber¹, Mohamed H Elgamal, Tarek H El-Ghazaly

¹Case Western Reserve University, 11100 Euclide Ave, Cleveland, OH 44106, USA. alan.saber@uhhospitals.org

International Journal of Surgery (London, England)

|December 17, 2009

Summary

This study presents a simplified single-incision laparoscopic appendectomy technique for acute appendicitis. The approach proved safe and feasible, with a high success rate and minimal complications, offering a viable alternative for appendectomy.

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Area of Science:

Minimally Invasive Surgery
Surgical Techniques
Gastrointestinal Surgery

Background:

Acute appendicitis is a common surgical emergency.
Single Incision Laparoscopic Surgery (SILS) is gaining popularity.
Various SILS appendectomy techniques have been reported.

Purpose of the Study:

To describe a simplified technique for single-incision transumbilical laparoscopic appendectomy.
To evaluate the safety and feasibility of this novel approach.

Main Methods:

A total of 26 patients underwent single-incision laparoscopic appendectomy for acute appendicitis.
Data collected included preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative parameters.
The study period was from December 2008 to August 2009.

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Main Results:

The technique was successful in 73.1% (19/26) of patients.
No conversions to open surgery were required.
Mean operative time was 45.9 minutes, with a mean length of stay of 1.1 days. One umbilical wound infection occurred.

Conclusions:

The described single-incision transumbilical laparoscopic appendectomy technique is safe, feasible, and reproducible.
Further randomized controlled trials are needed to compare SILS with conventional multiport appendectomy.