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Transvaginal Appendectomy: A Systematic Review
Joint Authors
Yagci, Mehmet Ali
Kayaalp, Cuneyt
Source
Issue
Vol. 2014, Issue 2014 (31 Dec. 2014), pp.1-8, 8 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2014-12-28
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
8
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Background.
Natural orifice transluminal endoscopic surgery (NOTES) is a new approach that allows minimal invasive surgery through the mouth, anus, or vagina.
Objective.
To summarize the recent clinical appraisal, feasibility, complications, and limitations of transvaginal appendectomy for humans and outline the techniques.
Data Sources.
PubMed/MEDLINE, Cochrane, Google-Scholar, EBSCO, clinicaltrials.gov and congress abstracts, were searched.
Study Selection.
All related reports were included, irrespective of age, region, race, obesity, comorbidities or history of previous surgery.
No restrictions were made in terms of language, country or journal.
Main Outcome Measures.
Patient selection criteria, surgical techniques, and results.
Results.
There were total 112 transvaginal appendectomies.
All the selected patients had uncomplicated appendicitis and there were no morbidly obese patients.
There was no standard surgical technique for transvaginal appendectomy.
Mean operating time was 53.3 minutes (25–130 minutes).
Conversion and complication rates were 3.6% and 8.2%, respectively.
Mean length of hospital stay was 1.9 days.
Limitations.
There are a limited number of comparative studies and an absence of randomized studies.
Conclusions.
For now, nonmorbidly obese females with noncomplicated appendicitis can be a candidate for transvaginal appendectomy.
It may decrease postoperative pain and enable the return to normal life and work off time.
More comparative studies including subgroups are necessary.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Yagci, Mehmet Ali& Kayaalp, Cuneyt. 2014. Transvaginal Appendectomy: A Systematic Review. Minimally Invasive Surgery،Vol. 2014, no. 2014, pp.1-8.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1043976
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Yagci, Mehmet Ali& Kayaalp, Cuneyt. Transvaginal Appendectomy: A Systematic Review. Minimally Invasive Surgery No. 2014 (2014), pp.1-8.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1043976
American Medical Association (AMA)
Yagci, Mehmet Ali& Kayaalp, Cuneyt. Transvaginal Appendectomy: A Systematic Review. Minimally Invasive Surgery. 2014. Vol. 2014, no. 2014, pp.1-8.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1043976
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1043976