Feasibility of Single-Incision Laparoscopic Appendectomy in Pregnant Women
Soonchunhyang Medical Science
;
: 127-130, 2018.
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in English
| WPRIM
| ID: wpr-718783
ABSTRACT
OBJECTIVE:
Owing to advances in laparoscopic technique and equipment, a single-port laparoscopic surgery has been applied in various fields of surgery. However, the application of a single-port laparoscopic surgery for pregnant women has been rarely reported. The aim of this study was to emphasize the feasibility of single-port laparoscopic appendectomy in pregnant women.METHODS:
In seven pregnant women who underwent abdominal ultrasonography and physical examination, surgery was performed under the diagnosis of acute appendicitis. In all the patients, single-port laparoscopic appendectomy was performed in the same way. The laparoscopic surgical devices used during surgery were same as those in conventional laparoscopic appendectomy.RESULTS:
Age ranged from 25 to 33 years (mean, 29.7 years), gestational age ranged from 7 weeks 3 days to 17 weeks 6 days (mean gestational age, 14 weeks 3 days). The mean operation time was 19 minutes (range, 16–22 minutes). No surgical related complications and any issues occurred.CONCLUSION:
Single-port laparoscopic appendectomy for pregnant women is considered one of the treatment methods.
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Main subject:
Appendectomy
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Appendicitis
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Physical Examination
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Ultrasonography
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Gestational Age
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Laparoscopy
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Pregnant Women
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Diagnosis
Type of study:
Diagnostic study
Limits:
Female
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Humans
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Pregnancy
Language:
English
Journal:
Soonchunhyang Medical Science
Year:
2018
Type:
Article
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