[Correction of recurrent pectus excavatum post-Ravitch with the Nuss technique].

Introduction: For one decade, the minimally invasive technique (MIRPE) of Nuss has been used in our Service as the elective technique for correction of Pectus Excavatum. If recurrences occur in patients that underwent open surgery, a new surgery of the same characteristics entails important technical problems, long surgical times and poor outcome. For this reason, we think that one specific indication for the MIRPE technique may be this type of patients.

[Appendectomy with a single trocar through the umbilicus: results of our series and a cost approximation].

Unlabelled: In our department we perform the appendectomy through a single periumbilical incision. A double channel laparoscope aids to locate and exteriorize the appendix.

Objective: We studied this practice to determine if this technique makes it possible to make use of the advantages of laparoscopic surgery and of open surgery, decreasing costs without increasing the rate of complications.