Laparoscopic vs Transumbilical Single-Port Laparoscopic Appendectomy; Results of Prospective Randomized Trial
Journal of the Korean Surgical Society
;
: 213-218, 2010.
Article
in English
| WPRIM
| ID: wpr-45977
ABSTRACT
PURPOSE:
Conventional three-port laparoscopic appendectomy (LA) is more commonly performed than transumbilical single port laparoscopic appendectomy (TUSPLA). In this report, we performed a prospective randomized study comparing the outcomes of LA and TUSPLA.METHODS:
Between April 14, 2009 and June 10, 2009, 40 patients who required laparoscopic appendectomies were randomly selected to receive either a TUSPLA or a LA. None of these patients had perforation or abscess. Twenty of the patients received a LA and the other 20 received a TUSPLA. The clinical outcomes and visual analog pain scores (VAS) were compared between the groups.RESULTS:
The TUSPLA procedures were performed successfully in every indicated patient. Clinical outcomes were similar in both study groups. The TUSPLA group showed a significantly higher VAS score 24 hours postoperatively than the LA group.CONCLUSION:
Compared with LA, TUSPLA was technically feasible and safe in patients with non-complicated appendicitis. However, the patients in the TUSPLA group reported more postoperative pain than those in the LA group.
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WPRIM (Western Pacific)
Main subject:
Pain, Postoperative
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Appendectomy
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Appendicitis
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Prospective Studies
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Abscess
Type of study:
Controlled clinical trial
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Observational study
Limits:
Humans
Language:
English
Journal:
Journal of the Korean Surgical Society
Year:
2010
Type:
Article
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