Single-incision versus conventional multi-incision laparoscopic appendicectomy for suspected uncomplicated appendicitis
There is low-to-moderate certainty evidence that single-incision laparoscopic appendicectomy is comparable to conventional laparoscopic appendicectomy in terms of complications, length of hospital stay, return to normal activities, and postoperative pain in the first 24 hours. The disadvantage of SILA may be a higher conversion rate, but SILA is probably associated with better patient cosmetic satisfaction.
Authors
- Ahsan Rao (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8728-8729)
- Irfan Ahmed (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2172-4177)
- Ahmer Irfan (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8339-652X)
Institutions
- Toronto General Hospital (CA)
- Fauji Fertilizer (Pakistan) (PK)
- Shaukat Khanum Memorial Cancer Hospital and Research Center (PK)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews
- Published
- 2025-09-19
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1002/14651858.cd009022.pub4
- Citations
- 2
- Primary Topic
- Appendicitis Diagnosis and Management
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 4.51