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Laparoscopic Appendectomy for Left-Sided Acute Appendicitis in Situs Inversus Totalis: A Case Report and Technical

Ahmad E Al-Mulla1, Omar Shalaby2, Mohamed N Mohamed2

  • 1Department of General Surgery, Farwaniya Hospital, Kuwait City, KWT.

Cureus
|May 25, 2026
PubMed
Summary

Left-sided appendicitis, a rare condition often linked to situs inversus totalis (SIT), requires careful diagnosis. This case highlights CT scans and laparoscopic surgery as effective tools for managing this uncommon presentation.

Keywords:
appendicitiscongenital abnormalitiesdextrocardialaparoscopic appendectomyleft iliac fossa painsitus inversus totalis

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