title: A novel technique for extraction of the appendix in laparoscopic appendectomy.
abstract: A new technique for extraction of the appendix by its retrograde introduction into the umbilical port is described. With this technique, appendectomy can be undertaken with a single 10-mm and two 5-mm ports.
authors.affiliation: Consultants in Gastrointestinal and Laparoscopic Surgery, Sir Hurkisomdas Nurottamdas Hospital and Research Center, Mumbai, India. dbhandarkar@bigfoot.com
authors.forename: Deepraj
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Bhandarkar
authors.forename: Rasik
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Shah
mesh_terms: D001062:Appendectomy / Q000379:methods*; D001064:Appendicitis / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D010535:Laparoscopy / Q000379:methods*