Single-incision laparoscopic combined cholecystectomy and appendectomy.
OBJECTIVE
Single-incision laparoscopic surgery is becoming more widely used, but few combined procedures have been reported. Herein we share our experience with single-incision laparoscopic combined cholecystectomy and appendectomy.


METHODS
We reviewed data from 26 patients who underwent single-incision laparoscopic combined cholecystectomy and appendectomy between May 1, 2009 and June 1, 2013 at Shengjing Hospital. All the procedures were performed with conventional laparoscopic instruments placed through a single operating portal of entry created within the umbilicus.


RESULTS
All the operations were successfully completed without conversion to conventional laparoscopic or open surgery. No intraoperative complications occurred. Patients were satisfied with the therapeutic and cosmetic outcomes.


CONCLUSIONS
Single-incision laparoscopic combined cholecystectomy and appendectomy appear to be a technically feasible alternative to the standard laparoscopic procedure in simultaneous management of coexisting benign gallbladder and appendix pathologies. Larger studies are required to confirm these findings.
Biliary and Vascular Unit, Department of General Surgery, Shengjing Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang, PR China.
Yongsheng
Y
Chen
Biliary and Vascular Unit, Department of General Surgery, Shengjing Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang, PR China.
Shuodong
S
Wu
Biliary and Vascular Unit, Department of General Surgery, Shengjing Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang, PR China.
Jing
J
Kong
D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D001062:Appendectomy / Q000379:methods*; D001064:Appendicitis / Q000150:complications / Q000601:surgery*; D017081:Cholecystectomy, Laparoscopic / Q000379:methods*; D005260:Female; D042882:Gallstones / Q000150:complications / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D010535:Laparoscopy / Q000379:methods*; D007902:Length of Stay / Q000639:trends; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D016896:Treatment Outcome
Appendectomy; Cholecystectomy; Single-incision laparoscopic surgery