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Single-Port Laparoscopy-Assisted Appendectomy in Children: A Method Described

Journal: Journal of Surgery: Open access (Vol.2, No. 3)

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Page : 1-3

Keywords : Single-incision laparoscopic appendectomy; Single-port laparoscopy-assisted appendectomy; Appendectomy; Children;

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Abstract

Single-incision laparoscopic appendectomy (SILA) has gained popularity in children, and several different techniques have been described, including intracorporeal and extracorporeal techniques and single-channel and multi-channel single-port techniques. However, there has been a concern that exteriorizing an infected appendix through the umbilical channel would increase the risk of postoperative wound infections. This report aims to describe a technique for single-port laparoscopy-assisted appendectomy (SPLAA) using an operative laparoscope and conventional laparoscopic instruments, as well as a VersaStep™ sheath to protect the wound edge while removing the appendix from the abdomen.

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