Our laparoscopic surgery experiences from the single incision
Barbaros Umut1, Aziz Sümer2, Ahmet Dinççağ1, Serkan Sarı1, Osman Gözkün1, Selçuk Mercan1, Rıdvan Seven1, Demir Budak1
1İstanbul Üniversitesi Tıp Fakültesi, Genel Cerrahi, İstanbul, Türkiye
2Kaş Devlet Hastanesi, Genel Cerrahi, Antalya, Türkiye
Abstract
Purpose: Most of the laparoscopic surgeons have been attempting to reduce incisional morbidity and improve cosmetic outcomes by using fewer and smaller ports. Single incision laparoscopic surgery is a new laparoscopic procedure. Herein we would like to present our experiences.
Materials and Methods: Between January 2009 and June 2009, datum of the 19 patients who operated via single incision laparoscopic surgery were evaluated prospectively.
Results: There were 19 patients (7 males and 12 females) with a mean age of 37.7 years. In 9 cases splenectomy, in 7 cases cholecystectomy and in 3 cases appendectomy was performed. The most common splenectomy indication was idiopathic trombocytopenic purpura. Single incision laparoscopic splenectomy was performed successfully in 8 cases. In one case it was converted to open procedure. There was no convertion in cholecystectomy and appendectomy.
Conclusion: In experienced hands of minimally invasive surgery, single incision laparoscopic surgery could be performed successfully.
Keywords: Single incision, laparoscopy, surgery