2009 Program and Abstracts: Laparo-Endoscopic Single Site (Less) Appendectomy with the Endoscope
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Laparo-Endoscopic Single Site (Less) Appendectomy with the Endoscope
Kevin M. Mcgill*, Nikalesh Ippagunta, Glenn Forrester, Julio Teixeira, Steven Binenbaum
Surgery, St. Luke's-Roosevelt Hospital Center, New York, NY
Objective: To demonstrate with video presentation a laparo-endoscopic single site appendectomy with the flexible endoscopeVideo: This video demonstrates an appendectomy performed through a single incision using a flexible endoscope. Dissection is completed using instruments through a two channel gastroscope. Dissection techniques include division of the mesoappendix using tissue graspers with cautery through the endoscope, and ligation of the appendix with endo-loops. The appendix is then divided with a needle knife through the endoscope and removed using an endocatch bag.
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