Transumbilical Laparoscopic-Assisted Appendectomy (TULAA): A Fast, Safe, and Scarless Alternative to Conventional Three-Port Laparoscopic Appendectomy in Pediatric Patients

TULAA is a quick, safe, and cosmetically superior alternative to CLA in pediatric appendicitis, offering shorter operative time, reduced pain, and enhanced recovery.

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Cureus
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2025-03-13
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https://doi.org/10.7759/cureus.80505
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Appendicitis Diagnosis and Management
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Transumbilical Laparoscopic-Assisted Appendectomy (TULAA): A Fast, Safe, and Scarless Alternative to Conventional Three-Port Laparoscopic Appendectomy in Pediatric Patients

Vikram Sindagikar, Anand Suntan, Mallikarjun B Patil, Dayanand Biradar et al.
Cureus
Appendicitis Diagnosis and Management
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Transumbilical Laparoscopic-Assisted Appendectomy (TULAA): A Fast, Safe, and Scarless Alternative to Conventional Three-Port Laparoscopic Appendectomy in Pediatric Patients

Vikram Sindagikar, Anand Suntan, Mallikarjun B Patil, Dayanand Biradar, Satvik S Phutane, Avinash Hanchinal
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Abstract

TULAA is a quick, safe, and cosmetically superior alternative to CLA in pediatric appendicitis, offering shorter operative time, reduced pain, and enhanced recovery.

CureusVol. 17(3)
Shri BM Patil Medical College (IN)
Openalex Percentile: Top 92%
Appendicitis Diagnosis and Management
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Transumbilical Laparoscopic-Assisted Appendectomy (TULAA): A Fast, Safe, and Scarless Alternative to Conventional Three-Port Laparoscopic Appendectomy in Pediatric Patients — Vikram Sindagikar, Anand Suntan, et al. · Cureus (2025) | TGRS Research Map | TGRS