Mini-laparoscopic versus laparoscopic approach to appendectomy

Mini-laparoscopic versus laparoscopic approach to appendectomy

BACKGROUND The purpose of this clinical study is to evaluate the feasibility of using 2-mm laparoscopic instruments to perform an appendectomy in patients with clinically suspected acute appendicitis and compare the outcome of this mini-laparoscopic or "needlescopic" approach to the conventional laparoscopic appendectomy. METHODS Two groups of patients undergoing appendectomy over 24 months w...

Laparoscopic Appendectomy versus Mini-Incision Appendectomy in Patients with Lower Body Mass Index and Noncomplicated Appendicitis

Laparoscopic appendectomy has become favored over open surgical methods for its association with decreased postoperative pain, more rapid return to daily activities, and improved cosmetic results. Mini-incision appendectomy was being performed in our clinic for a long time especially in patients with noncomplicated appendicitis and in patients with appropriate body mass index. Although laparosc...

Mini-Incision Versus Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy

Clinical Outcomes of Laparoscopic Versus Open Appendectomy

BACKGROUND Appendectomy, being the most common surgical procedure performed in general surgery, is still being performed by both open and laparoscopic methods due to a lack of consensus as to which is the most appropriate method. Because further trials are necessary and few such studies have been performed in developing countries, we decided to evaluate the outcomes of the 2 procedures to share...

Laparoscopic versus open appendectomy in acute appendicitis.

BACKGROUND Although laparoscopic appendectomy is widely practiced nowadays, controversy still continues about the advantages of laparoscopic versus open appendectomy. To compare LA with OA to determine the length of hospital stay, post operative morbidity and length of operation. METHODS A retrospective study carried out, between February 2009 and January 2012, involving 226 patients (111 mal...