Initial experience of laparoscopic appendicectomy with suprapubic camera port

ABSTRACT

To evaluate the results of Laparoscopic Appendicectomy using midline suprapubic port for camera. This prospective descriptive study was done from January 2007 to 30 April 2008. All patients undergoing Laparoscopic Appendicectomy during the study period were included. Operative time, conversion, complications and hospital stay were analyzed. Total number of patients was 34 which included 21 [61.76%] males and 13 [38.24%] females with mean age of 25.12 years. Mean operative time was 54.39 minutes. Three [8.82%] patients required conversion to open Appendicectomy whereas two [5.88%] patients developed wound infection. Mean hospital stay was 1.29 days. Laparoscopic Appendicectomy with suprapubic camera port is a safe and attractive option