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. 2010 Aug;26(4):260-4.
doi: 10.3393/jksc.2010.26.4.260. Epub 2010 Aug 31.

Laparoscopic appendectomy with a single incision in a single institute

Jin A Lee  1 , Ki Young Sung, Jun Hyun Lee, Do Sang Lee
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Laparoscopic appendectomy with a single incision in a single institute

Jin A Lee et al. J Korean Soc Coloproctol. 2010 Aug.

Abstract

Purpose: The laparoscopic appendectomy has become popular for the treatment of acute appendicitis. A single-incision laparoscopic appendectomy offers better cosmesis. We present the results of single-incision laparoscopic appendectomies in our hospital as initial experience.

Methods: A single-incision laparoscopic appendectomy was performed in 75 patients at The Catholic University of Korea, Bucheon St. Mary's hospital. The operating time, operation type, hospital stay, surgical morbidities, and body mass index were compared.

Results: This retrospective study revealed equal operation times in both the suppurative and the perforated appendicitis group. There was an increase in the hospital stay in the perforated appendicitis group. The postoperative complication rate was 4%, and the median operation time was 58.55 ± 31.79 minutes.

Conclusion: The single-incision laparoscopic appendectomy was easy and safe procedure for treating acute appendicitis. There were no differences in degree of inflammation and body mass index.

Keywords: Appendectomy; Laparoscopic surgery.

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Figures

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Surgical wound after laparoscopic appendectomy with a single incision.
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Jackson-Pratt drain was inserted via a single umbilical wound.
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