Endoscopic appendectomy

K. Semm, Semm K
Endoscopy · 1983 · doi:10.1055/s-2007-1021466 · PMID:6221925
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Newly developed endoscopic techniques enable appendectomy for various indications by allowing for standard surgical steps, including sterilization of the resection site before appendix removal.

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These 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: Postoperative adhesion of the appendix especially in "sterility" patients, elongated appendix extending into the small pelvis, endometriosis of the appendix, subacute and chronic appendicitis. The instrument-set employed in this method permits the performance of all the usual classical operative steps (purse-string suture, and Z-suture acc. to McBurney and Sprengel). The point for resection has to be sterilized over 20-30 sec. at 212 degrees F using the crocodile forceps (endocoagulation procedure) before division and extraction of the appendix is effected.
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Subscribe to RSS DOI: 10.1055/s-2007-1021466 Endoscopic Appendectomy Publication History Publication Date: 17 March 2008 (online) Summary These 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: Postoperative adhesion of the appendix especially in “sterility” patients, elongated appendix extending into the small pelvis, endometriosis of the appendix, subacute and chronic appendicitis. The 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. Key words: Endoscopic abdominal surgery - Endoscopic appendectomy - Laparoscopic appendectomy

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endometriosis

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Appendectomy Endoscopes Laparoscopes Appendectomy Appendectomy Female Humans Male

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