{"paper_id":"9203daab-39d2-4e7a-b012-e3e1b2385057","body_text":"Subscribe to RSS\nDOI: 10.1055/s-2007-1021466\nEndoscopic Appendectomy\nPublication History\nPublication Date:\n17 March 2008 (online)\nSummary\nThese newly developed endoscopic methods in gynaecology for haemostasis during surgical pelviscopy (Endocoagulation, Roeder-loop ligation, endoligature, endo-suture with intra- and extracorporeal knotting) make it possible to carry out appendectomy by endoscopy for any of the following indications:\nPostoperative adhesion of the appendix especially in “sterility” patients, elongated appendix extending into the small pelvis, endometriosis of the appendix, subacute and chronic appendicitis.\nThe instrument-set employed in this method permits the performance of all the usual classical operative steps (pursestring suture, and Z-suture acc. to McBurney and Sprengel). The point for resection has to be sterilized over 20-30 sec. at 212°F using the crocodile forceps (endocoagulation procedure) before division and extraction of the appendix is effected.\nKey words:\nEndoscopic abdominal surgery - Endoscopic appendectomy - Laparoscopic appendectomy","source_license":"public-domain-us","license_restricted":false}