Introduction: Transumbilical laparoscopic-assisted appendectomy (TULAA) is the technique of choice for all types of appendicitis in our Department. It combines the advantages of laparoscopy (global vision and minimally invasion) and open surgery (lower cost). The objective was to assess the results of our TULAA series and compare them to the results of standard laparoscopic appendectomies (SLA) performed during the same period.
Methods: Retrospective review of total appendectomies performed since TULAA introduction (September 2003 to December 2015) with statistic analysis of the results.
Results: A total of 1309 patients underwent TULAA approach, but 126 (9.6%) needed reconversion to open appendectomy, 1 (0.08%) to SLA, and 9 (0.7%) introduction of a second port. Mean age and weight of patients was 121.5 ± 36 months and 37.6 ± 14 kg, respectively. Mean operative time was 40.9 ± 15.5 min, ranging from 11 to 110. All types of appendicitis were present, with 394 being complicated (29.9%). Postoperative complications were seen in 168 patients (14.3%), 37 being readmitted (3.2%), and only five needing reintervention (Two intestinal occlusions and three abscess debridement). When comparing TULAA and SLA, there were no significant differences in the length of hospitalization, time to tolerate soft diet, analgesic requirements, and complications depending on the type of appendicitis, but TULAA was significantly faster and cheaper (average 900€).
Conclusions: In our hands, TULAA has shown to be effective, easy to learn, and fast to perform. Low surgical cost is probably its principal advantage, which might be encouraging in times of crisis.
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