Laparoscopic appendicectomy using endo-ring applicator and fallope rings

Laparoscopic sterilization with fallope rings - a Malaysian experience.

The early Malaysian experience of laparoscopic sterilisation with the Fallope tubal rings, as undertaken at the Obstetrical and Gynaecological Unit of the University Hospital, University of Malaya in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia is reported in a study of 291 consecutive females that had had the procedure undertaken during the one year period, May 1975 to April 1976. Of the 291 cases, 247 women were s...

Laparoscopic Appendicectomy

Laparoscopic appendicectomy surgery using spinal anesthesia

Laparoscopic abdominal surgery is conventionally done under general anesthesia. is usually preferred in patients where general anesthesia is contraindicated. We our experience using spinal anesthesia as the first choice for laparoscopic surgery for over 2 years with the contention that it is a goo

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...

Appendagitis following Diagnostic Laparoscopy and Laparoscopic Appendicectomy

Appendagitis is an uncommon clinical entity, often not recognised, and mistaken for more serious infective conditions. We describe a proven case of appendagitis which occurred after confirmed appendicitis. We postulate that this condition can coexist with appendicitis and indeed may be the result of coinflammation. This has several implications. Firstly, clinicians must retain an index of suspi...