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ArticleBMC pediatrics2024

Application of transumbilical single-incision laparoscopy in the treatment of complicated appendicitis in overweight/obese adolescents.

Zhixiang Xiao, Lijing Wu, Jun Li, Shaohua He, Jingyi Chen, Lizhi Li, Di Xu, Yingquan Kang

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Zhixiang Xiao *Fujian Provincial Hospital, Shengli Clinical Medical College of Fujian Medical University, 134 Dongjie Road, Gulou District, Fuzhou, Fujian Province, 350001, China.
Lijing Wu *Fujian Maternity and Child Health Hospital, Fuzhou, China.
Jun Li *Fujian Provincial Hospital, Shengli Clinical Medical College of Fujian Medical University, 134 Dongjie Road, Gulou District, Fuzhou, Fujian Province, 350001, China.
Shaohua HeFujian Provincial Hospital, Shengli Clinical Medical College of Fujian Medical University, 134 Dongjie Road, Gulou District, Fuzhou, Fujian Province, 350001, China.
Jingyi ChenFujian Provincial Hospital, Shengli Clinical Medical College of Fujian Medical University, 134 Dongjie Road, Gulou District, Fuzhou, Fujian Province, 350001, China.
Lizhi LiFujian Provincial Hospital, Shengli Clinical Medical College of Fujian Medical University, 134 Dongjie Road, Gulou District, Fuzhou, Fujian Province, 350001, China.
Di XuFujian Provincial Hospital, Shengli Clinical Medical College of Fujian Medical University, 134 Dongjie Road, Gulou District, Fuzhou, Fujian Province, 350001, China.
Yingquan KangFujian Provincial Hospital, Shengli Clinical Medical College of Fujian Medical University, 134 Dongjie Road, Gulou District, Fuzhou, Fujian Province, 350001, China. dockang2000@163.com.

Funding

Fund for Fujian Natural Science Foundation 2022J011010Startup Fund for scientific research, Fujian Medical University 2022QH1298
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

objectiveTo investigate the clinical efficacy of transumbilical single-incision laparoscopic surgery in the treatment of complicated appendicitis in overweight/obese adolescents.

methodsA retrospective analysis was conducted on the clinical data of 226 adolescent patients with complicated appendicitis who were admitted to our hospital from January 2014 to June 2022. Among them, 102 cases underwent transumbilical single-incision laparoscopic appendectomy as the observation group, and another 124 cases underwent conventional three-port laparoscopic appendectomy as the control group. The surgical time, intraoperative blood loss, duration of incisional pain, postoperative flatus time, length of hospital stay, surgical site infection (SSI), satisfaction with cosmetic result, and occurrence of postoperative complications were compared between the two groups.

resultsBoth groups completed the surgery smoothly, and there were no statistically significant differences in gender, age, BMI, duration of illness, white blood cell count, and preoperative CRP value between the two groups (P > 0.05). There were no statistically significant differences in surgical time and intraoperative blood loss between the two groups (P > 0.05). However, the observation group had shorter hospital stays, shorter duration of incisional pain, shorter postoperative time to flatus, and lower overall postoperative complication rates compared to the control group, with statistically significant differences (P < 0.05). The observation group had higher satisfaction with cosmetic result compared to the control group, with statistically significant differences (P < 0.05). Both groups were followed up for one year postoperatively, and there were no occurrences of residual appendicitis or severe adhesive intestinal obstruction.

conclusionWhen proficiently mastered, the application of transumbilical single-incision laparoscopy in the treatment of complicated appendicitis in overweight/obese adolescents offers advantages such as minimal trauma, rapid recovery, fewer complications, and improved aesthetic outcomes.

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AppendectomyAppendicitisLaparoscopyUmbilicusAdolescentChildFemaleHumansLength of StayMaleOperative TimeOverweightPediatric ObesityPostoperative ComplicationsRetrospective StudiesTreatment OutcomeAdolescentsComplicated appendicitisObesityOverweightSingle-incision laparoscopy

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