%0 Journal Article %T Single-incision multi-port laparoscopic appendectomy: How I do it %A Bhatia Parveen %A Sabharwal Vinay %A Kalhan Sudhir %A John Suviraj %J Journal of Minimal Access Surgery %D 2011 %I Medknow Publications %X Introduction : Single-incision laparoscopic surgery (SILS) appendectomy seeks to further minimise the trauma of parietal access of laparoscopic appendectomy. Methods: We present our initial experience of 17 cases of SILS appendectomy which were completed using conventional laparoscopic instruments. We utiliesd a single-incision multi-port laparoscopic appendectomy (SIMPLA) technique. Results: The operative time was 63 ¡À 20 min, blood loss 6.5 ¡À 5 mL, bowel movement (passing stool) occurred in 2.6 ¡À 0.6 days. Most patients were discharged on the first operative day on oral diet. The analgesic usage and pain scores were similar to multi-port laparoscopic appendectomy. No complications were noted at follow-up till 4 weeks and the surgical wound healed in all patients with an inconspicuous scar. Conclusion: Our initial experience with SILS appendectomy demonstrates its feasibility and supports the promise of minimising further the access of laparoscopic surgery. The clear advantage is its cosmetic benefit. %K Single-incision laparoscopic surgery %K single access laparoscopic surgery %K appendectomy %K appendicectomy %K single port access surgery %U http://www.journalofmas.com/article.asp?issn=0972-9941;year=2011;volume=7;issue=1;spage=28;epage=32;aulast=Bhatia