Zaragoza technique of laparoscopic appendicectomy

Area of Science:

• General Surgery
• Minimally Invasive Surgery

Background:

• Appendectomy is a common emergency surgical procedure.
• Laparoscopic appendectomy is the preferred method globally.

Purpose of the Study:

• To introduce and evaluate the novel Zaragoza technique for laparoscopic appendectomy.
• To present the outcomes of this new surgical approach.

Main Methods:

• A cohort study involving 1063 patients diagnosed with appendicitis.
• 148 patients underwent laparoscopic appendectomy using the Zaragoza technique between 2002 and 2018.
• The technique involves specific suturing and division of the appendiceal base and mesoappendix.

Main Results:

• The study reported a 1.4% rate of residual abscesses.
• Umbilical surgical wound infection occurred in 1.4% of cases.
• There was a 0% mortality rate.

Conclusions:

• The Zaragoza technique is a safe and effective method for laparoscopic appendectomy.
• This technique minimizes manipulation of the inflamed appendix.
• The Zaragoza technique is easily reproducible and yields good results.