title: Is There a Cosmetic Advantage to Single-Incision Laparoscopic Surgical Techniques Over Standard Laparoscopic Surgery? A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis.
abstract: Single-incision laparoscopic surgery represents an evolution of minimally invasive techniques, but has been a controversial development. A cosmetic advantage is stated by many authors, but has not been found to be universally present or even of considerable importance by patients. This systematic review and meta-analysis demonstrates that there is a cosmetic advantage of the technique regardless of the operation type. The treatment effect in terms of cosmetic improvement is of the order of 0.63.
authors.affiliation: *Department of General Surgery †Department of Urology, Norfolk & Norwich University Hospital, Norwich UK.
authors.forename: Luke
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Evans
authors.forename: Kate
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Manley
mesh_terms: D002921:Cicatrix / Q000517:prevention & control; D003357:Cosmetic Techniques / Q000523:psychology; D004954:Esthetics; D006801:Humans; D010535:Laparoscopy / Q000379:methods* / Q000523:psychology; D017060:Patient Satisfaction; D011788:Quality of Life; D016896:Treatment Outcome