ArticleWorld journal of gastrointestinal surgery2025
Feasibility of single-port laparoscopic appendectomy for retrocecal appendicitis: A propensity score-matched study with multi-port laparoscopic appendectomy.
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backgroundRetrocecal appendicitis, the most common anatomical type, presents diagnostic and surgical challenges. Single-port laparoscopic appendectomy (SPLA) has been proposed as an alternative to multi-port laparoscopic appendectomy (MPLA) with advancements in minimally invasive surgery. However, few studies have compared the perioperative outcomes between the SPLA and MPLA for retrocecal appendicitis.
aimTo compare the efficacy and safety between the SPLA and MPLA in treating retrocecal appendicitis, focusing on perioperative outcomes.
methodsThis retrospective study analyzed data from 1041 patients who underwent SPLA or MPLA at Konyang University Hospital between October 2011 and February 2023. Propensity score matching (PSM) was used to minimize selection bias, resulting in 235 patients in each group. Additionally, non-inferiority tests,
resultsAfter PSM, SPLA showed shorter operation time (43.8 ± 15.8 minutes
conclusionSPLA is more feasible than MPLA for retrocecal appendicitis, offering advantages in operation time and estimated blood loss. This study supports SPLA as a viable alternative that enhances postoperative recovery.
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