title: Initial experience of the feasibility of single-incision laparoscopic appendectomy in different clinical conditions.
abstract: Introduction. Single-incision laparoscopic surgery (SILS) is a new technique developed for performing operations without a visible scar. Preliminary studies have reported the use of the technique mainly in cholecystectomy and appendectomy. We evaluated the feasibility of the technique in various appendicitis conditions including children, fertile women and obese patients. Materials and Methods. SILS technique was used in a random sample of patients hospitalised for suspected appendicitis. The ordinary diagnostic laparoscopy was performed and the appendix was removed if needed. The ligation of appendix was performed by thread loop, absorbable clip or endoscopic stapler. The details regarding the recovery of patients were collected prospectively. Results. Ten SILS procedures were performed without conversions or complications. The patient series included uncomplicated and complicated appendicitis patients. The mean age of the patients was 37 years (range 13-63), mean BMI was 26 (range 18-31), mean operative time was 40 minutes (range 18-31), and mean postoperative stay was 2 days (range 1-5). Conclusions. SILS technique is feasible for obese patients, uncomplicated and complicated appendicitis as well as for exploratory laparoscopy. Most common methods to ligate appendix are feasible with SILS technique. The true benefit of the technique should be assessed by randomised controlled trials.
authors.affiliation: Department of Surgery, Päijät-Häme Central Hospital, Keskussairaalankatu 7, 15850 Lahti, Finland.
authors.forename: Jyrki
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Kössi
authors.forename: Markku
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Luostarinen
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