AIM Laparoscopic surgery forms an integral component of modern surgical practice. The perception exists that laparoscopic training in South Africa has been unplanned and under-resourced. This study set out to assess the opinions of surgeons and surgical trainees with regard to the various facets of laparoscopic surgical training. METHODS A national survey was conducted, using a questionnaire ...

Abstract A mucocele refers to an appendix that has dilated due progressive accumulation of mucus within its lumen. Appendiceal is a rare cause acute abdomen. They represent 0.2-0.7% all specimens. LAMN account for less than 0.3% appendicectomy We present 38 year old man with RIF’s pain who went on have CT scan which revealed but did not show any features perforation or pseudomyxoma peritonei. H...

The aim of the study was to review our experience with single-incision laparoscopic surgery (SILS) and to compare costs and operative time to standard laparoscopic surgery (SLS). A prospectively collected database of operative times and costs was analysed for the years 2008-2011. SILS cases were compared to standard laparoscopy on a procedure-matched basis. Patient demographics, on-table time a...

BACKGROUND Gallstone disease is common in women. Many patients undergoing abdominal ultrasound for gynaecological diseases are found to have gallstones. This study was done to see the results of combined abdominal hysterectomy, mini-cholecystectomy and appendicectomy in a set up lacking facilities of laparoscopic surgery. METHODS This prospective study was conducted in Ayub Teaching Hospital,...

Background: Incomplete appendectomy may predispose to the development of stump appendicitis. Stump appendicitis, the interval re-inflammation of the residual appendiceal tissue, is a rare complication of appendectomy. Stump appendicitis should be considered in the differential diagnosis of any patient with a previous history of appendectomy who presents with signs and symptoms of appendicitis. ...