Minilaparoscopic appendectomy using a new spiral needle

Area of Science:

• Surgical Innovation
• Minimally Invasive Surgery
• Gastrointestinal Surgery

Background:

• Acute appendicitis is a common surgical emergency.
• Laparoscopic appendectomy is a standard treatment.
• A new spiral needle was developed to improve the procedure.

Purpose of the Study:

• To evaluate the efficacy of a new spiral needle in laparoscopic appendectomy.
• To assess the ease, invasiveness, and cost-effectiveness of the technique.

Main Methods:

• A prospective study of 70 patients with acute appendicitis.
• Laparoscopic appendectomy performed using a new spiral needle and two ports.
• The spiral needle was used to grasp the appendix during surgery.

Main Results:

• The mean operative time was 40 minutes, and the mean hospital stay was 1.3 days.
• Minimal bleeding occurred in 14% of patients at the needle insertion site.
• Postoperative wound infection at the umbilical port site was observed in 5.7% of patients.

Conclusions:

• Laparoscopic appendectomy with the new spiral needle is a feasible and effective procedure.
• The technique is characterized by its simplicity, minimal invasiveness, and cost-effectiveness.