Objectives: Laparoscopic appendicectomy has been reported as a safe and effective alternative to the open technique in children. However a majority of studies comparing these techniques in children have been conducted in paediatric surgical units. The aim of this study was to analyse the outcomes of laparoscopic appendicectomies performed in children in an adult surgical […]
Single Port Access Cholecystectomy vs. Laparoscopic Introduction ; SPA or LESS or SILS became demanding for the excellent cosmetic results as minimaly invassive procedure in the surgical field . we have started cholecystectomy by SILS port in May 2009 for cholecystectomy and bariatric surgery for sleeve and banding. Method ; 23 patients without acute cholecystitis […]
IntroductionWith the exploration of increasingly less invasive surgical techniques, such as single incision or natural orifice surgery, numerous technical challenges have been identified as essential to be overcome if the techniques are to be adopted across the wider surgical community. One of the most significant includes; impaired visualisation of the operative site. For single incision […]
According to the classical definition, laparoscopic cholecystectomy (LC) is performed using four trocars. This study aims to answer the question if this number can be decreased or not. The results of consecutive 40 patients who underwent LC were prospectively analyzed. For all patients, the operation began with the intent to complete the procedure with minimum […]
INTRODUCTIONSingle incision laparoscopic surgery (SILS) is a novel surgical technique that has been used in a number of abdominal surgical procedures. The primary advantage of this technique is cosmesis through a virtually scarless single umbilical incision. There is currently limited data on the safety, efficacy and learning curve when applying this technique to colorectal resections. […]