A simple gasless single-port laparoscopy suitable for use in middle- and low-income countries or primary hospitals

The purpose of the present study is to explore the effectiveness of a modified suspension method combined with gasless single-port laparoscopy (MS-GSPL) for the treatment of benign ovarian tumors. The aim of this approach is to provide a convenient, economical, and minimally invasive method that is suitable for widespread use, even in middle- and low-income countries or primary hospitals.

Retrospective analysis of patients who underwent laparoscopic unilateral ovarian cystectomy due to benign ovarian tumors from January 2019 to December 2019.Thirty-six cases were treated with MS-GSPL, and 36 cases were treated with single-port laparoscopy (SPL). The patients' medical records, perioperative surgical outcomes, postoperative pain scores and complications were reviewed and compared.

There are no significant differences in age, body mass index, previous pelvic surgery, tumor diameter, and tumor pathologic outcomes between MS-GSPL group and SPL group. The median operation times were 50 (Q1~Q3, 44~62.25) min in the MS-GSPL group and 60.5 (Q1~Q3, 57.25~78) min in the SPL group with a significant difference. The median estimated blood loss was 40 (Q1~Q3, 30~50) mL in the MS-GSPL group and 50(Q1~Q3, 30~60) mL in the SPL group with no significant difference. Compared with SPL group, patients in MS-GSPL group had earlier postoperative exhaust times, shorter hospital stays and lower costs, and all these differences were statistically significant (p < 0.05). There was a strong positive correlation between operation time and BMI in the MS-GSPL groups.

The patients receiving MS-GSPL treatment have quick postoperative recoveries. MS-GSPL is a novel, safe and economical surgical method that is suitable for extensive clinical development in middle- and low-income countries or primary hospitals.