Comparison of the surgical and post-operative outcomes between single incision laparoscopic appendicectomy (cross triangulation method) with normal conventional laparoscopic appendicectomy

Laparoscopic Appendicectomy

Outcomes and Operative Profile of Laparoscopic Appendicectomy in Common Surgical Practice

Introduction he laparoscopic surgery technique has rapidly spread because of its several advantages over conventional open surgery. The diminishment of postoperative pain provided positive human impact, and the reduction of length of hospital stay as well as the earlier return to work generated a positive socioeconomic impact. However, despite being minimal invasive this surgical method, postop...

Clinical outcome and cost comparison between laparoscopic and open appendicectomy.

INTRODUCTION Local data comparing laparoscopic appendicectomy (LA) and open appendicectomy (OA) is lacking. We perform a cost and outcome comparison between LA and OA. MATERIALS AND METHODS A retrospective review of all appendicectomies performed for suspected appendicitis from July 2010 to December 2010 was conducted. Patient demographics, duration of surgery, complication rates, total cost ...

Negative appendicectomy and perforation rates after laparoscopic appendicectomy

1Department of Surgery, Division of Visceral Surgery and Transplantation, University of Berne, Berne, Switzerland, 2University of Toronto, Dalla Lana School of Public Health, Toronto, Ontario, Canada, and 3Duke Clinical Research Institute, Durham, North Carolina, USA Correspondence to: Professor U. Güller, Department of Surgery, Division of Visceral Surgery and Transplantation, University of Be...

Laparoscopic appendicectomy in mid trimester

Appendicectomy is the commonest non obstetric indication for surgical intervention during gestation. Laparoscopic approach is proven to be superior to open surgery in gravid patients with suspected appendicitis. It excludes other pathologies that can mimic appendicitis and entail pregnancy risks and remove the inflamed appendix at the same setting which is therapeutic. We report a case of acute...