Single Incision Laparoscopic Surgery for Acute Appendicitis : Feasibility in Pediatric Patients
Joint Authors
Paraskeva, Paraskevas
Chow, Andre
Aziz, Omer
Purkayastha, Sanjay
Darzi, Ara
Source
Diagnostic and Therapeutic Endoscopy
Issue
Vol. 2010, Issue 2010 (31 Dec. 2010), pp.1-3, 3 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2010-02-04
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
3
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Background.
Laparoscopic appendicectomy is accepted by many as the gold standard approach for the treatment of acute appendicitis.
The use of Single Incision Laparoscopic Surgery (SILS) has the potential of further reducing postoperative port site complications as well as improving cosmesis and patient satisfaction.
Method.
In this paper we report our experience and assess the feasibility of SILS appendicectomy in the pediatric setting.
Results.
Five pediatric patients with uncomplicated appendicitis underwent SILS appendicectomy.
There were no significant intraoperative or postoperative complications.
All patients were discharged within 24 hours.
Conclusions.
The use of Single Incision Laparoscopic Surgery appears to be a feasible and safe technique for the treatment of uncomplicated appendicitis in the pediatric setting.
Further studies are warranted to fully investigate the potential advantages of this new technique.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Chow, Andre& Aziz, Omer& Purkayastha, Sanjay& Darzi, Ara& Paraskeva, Paraskevas. 2010. Single Incision Laparoscopic Surgery for Acute Appendicitis : Feasibility in Pediatric Patients. Diagnostic and Therapeutic Endoscopy،Vol. 2010, no. 2010, pp.1-3.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Chow, Andre…[et al.]. Single Incision Laparoscopic Surgery for Acute Appendicitis : Feasibility in Pediatric Patients. Diagnostic and Therapeutic Endoscopy No. 2010 (2010), pp.1-3.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Chow, Andre& Aziz, Omer& Purkayastha, Sanjay& Darzi, Ara& Paraskeva, Paraskevas. Single Incision Laparoscopic Surgery for Acute Appendicitis : Feasibility in Pediatric Patients. Diagnostic and Therapeutic Endoscopy. 2010. Vol. 2010, no. 2010, pp.1-3.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-461183
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-461183