J Korean Soc Coloproctol.  2010 Aug;26(4):260-264. 10.3393/jksc.2010.26.4.260.

Laparoscopic Appendectomy with a Single Incision in a Single Institute

• Lee JA
• Sung KY
• Lee JH
• Lee DS

• KMID: 2198786
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.3393/jksc.2010.26.4.260

Abstract

PURPOSE
The laparoscopic appendectomy has become popular for the treatment of acute appendicitis. A single-incision laparoscopic appendectomy offers better cosmesis. We present the results of single-incision laparoscopic appendectomies in our hospital as initial experience.
METHODS
A single-incision laparoscopic appendectomy was performed in 75 patients at The Catholic University of Korea, Bucheon St. Mary's hospital. The operating time, operation type, hospital stay, surgical morbidities, and body mass index were compared.
RESULTS
This retrospective study revealed equal operation times in both the suppurative and the perforated appendicitis group. There was an increase in the hospital stay in the perforated appendicitis group. The postoperative complication rate was 4%, and the median operation time was 58.55 +/- 31.79 minutes.
CONCLUSION
The single-incision laparoscopic appendectomy was easy and safe procedure for treating acute appendicitis. There were no differences in degree of inflammation and body mass index.

Keyword

Laparoscopic surgery; Appendectomy

MeSH Terms

Appendectomy
Appendicitis
Body Mass Index
Humans
Inflammation
Korea
Laparoscopy
Length of Stay
Postoperative Complications
Retrospective Studies