Laparoscopic appendicectomy by ‘glove port’ system: Our first 100 cases

Abstract

Introduction:

Single port laparoscopic appendectomy is an advance in minimally invasive techniques. The objective of this study is to show our series of 100 cases of acute appendicitis, operated through a single port technique using the ‘glove port’ system, exposing our technique, results and follow up of our patients.

Material and methods:

We present the series of 100 cases intervened from February 2013 to January 2017 detailing the elements that make up the ‘glove port’ system.

Results:

Of the 100 operated appendicitis, there were 3 postoperative collections and 1 surgical wound infection, which shows the good results obtained with this technique, emphasizing the excellent aesthetic result. We also point out that it is an economic system that does not make conventional laparoscopy more expensive.

Conclusions:

Single port laparoscopic appendectomy is safe, effective, economical and useful for the surgeon to acquire skills in a single port laparoscopic approach.