Single-port laparoscopic appendectomy during pregnancy

A. Ra Koh, Jung Hun Lee, Joong Sub Choi, Jeong Min Eom, Jin Hwa Hong

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Abstract

As a result of the increased demand for minimally invasive surgery, single-port laparoscopic surgery performed via a single incision was introduced and has been performed in various fields. Herein, we report our initial experience with single-port laparoscopic appendectomy (SP-LA) using Gelport access for the treatment of acute appendicitis in 2 pregnant women. SP-LA using Gelport access was performed successfully in these pregnant women without prolongation of operation time, and there was no need for ancillary trocar insertions or conversion to conventional laparoscopy. One woman spontaneously delivered at 39 weeks' gestation approximately 20 weeks after the surgery and the other has maintained a healthy pregnancy. SP-LA can be considered a minimally invasive alternative to conventional laparoscopic appendectomy in pregnant women (Supplemental Digital Content 1, http://links.lww.com/SLE/A55).

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)e83-e86
JournalSurgical Laparoscopy, Endoscopy and Percutaneous Techniques
Volume22
Issue number2
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2012 Apr
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • appendectomy
  • laparoscopy
  • pregnancy
  • single-port surgery

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Surgery

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