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Single-port laparoscopy offers better cosmetic results and less pain but takes longer and has a higher hernia risk compared to multi-port laparoscopy. Surgeon experience and patient selection are key to successful outcomes.

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meta-analysisminimally invasive surgerypatient satisfactionsingle-port laparoscopysurgical outcomessystematic review

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Area of Science:

  • Minimally Invasive Surgery
  • Surgical Techniques
  • Comparative Effectiveness Research

Background:

  • Single-port laparoscopy (SPL) is an advancement in minimally invasive surgery aiming to reduce trauma and improve cosmesis.
  • Debate continues regarding the benefits and limitations of SPL versus conventional multi-port laparoscopy (MPL).

Purpose of the Study:

  • To systematically review and analyze comparative outcomes between SPL and MPL.
  • Evaluate operative, recovery, complication, and patient-reported outcomes.

Main Methods:

  • Systematic search of electronic databases (Jan 2000-Oct 2023) adhering to PRISMA guidelines.
  • Inclusion of randomized controlled trials comparing SPL and MPL.
  • Analysis using random-effects models with heterogeneity explored via subgroup analyses.

Main Results:

  • Analysis of 43 RCTs (5807 patients) revealed SPL had longer operative times (+10.5 min) but superior cosmetic satisfaction and reduced early postoperative pain.
  • Overall complication rates were similar between groups (p=0.31).
  • SPL was associated with a significantly increased risk of incisional hernia (OR: 2.26; p=0.009).

Conclusions:

  • SPL provides enhanced cosmetic outcomes and early pain relief.
  • These benefits are offset by increased operative time and a higher risk of incisional hernias.
  • Heterogeneity highlights the critical role of surgeon experience, patient selection, and technique in optimizing SPL outcomes.