Laparoscopic appendectomy in children: A report of 52 cases
- VernacularTitle:腹腔镜小儿阑尾切除术52例报告
- Author:
Xianfeng YANG
;
Qi CHEN
;
Yan HUANG
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Laparoscopic appendectomy;
Appendicitis;
Child
- From:
Chinese Journal of Minimally Invasive Surgery
2001;0(06):-
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
Objective To explore the value of laparoscopic appendectomy (LA) in children. Methods A total of 52 children underwent laparoscopic appendectomy by using the 3-port technique from October 2002 to December 2004. Results The operations were performed smoothly in all the 52 cases. The operating time was 20~50 min (mean, 30 min). The patients were discharged from hospital at 2~4 postoperative days. Peri-port subcutaneous emphysema occurred in 2 cases. No other complications were found. Follow-up checkups for 3~29 months (mean, 14 months) in 49 cases found no intestinal obstruction or abdominal residual infection. Conclusions Laparoscopic appendectomy in children is safe, effective and minimally invasive.
