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. 2009 Sep;91(6):519-20.
doi: 10.1308/rcsann.2009.91.6.519.

Single-port laparoscopic appendicectomy

Euan R MacDonald  1 , Irfan Ahmed
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Single-port laparoscopic appendicectomy

Euan R MacDonald et al. Ann R Coll Surg Engl. 2009 Sep.
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Figures

Figure 1
Figure 1
The tri-channel R-port.
Figure 2
Figure 2
Intra-umbilical port insertion.
Figure 3
Figure 3
Safe dissection of mesoappendix is possible even with straight instruments.
Figure 4
Figure 4
Incision immediately postoperatively.
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