The role of single-incision laparoscopic surgery in abdominal and pelvic surgery: a systematic review

K Ahmed, TT Wang, VM Patel, K Nagpal, J Clark… - Surgical …, 2011 - Springer
Objective This review aimed to determine the role of single-incision laparoscopic surgery
(SILS) in abdominal and pelvic operations. Data sources The Medline, EMBASE, and …

Feasibility and safety of single-incision laparoscopic colectomy: a systematic review

T Makino, JW Milsom, SW Lee - Annals of surgery, 2012 - journals.lww.com
Objective: The aim of this review was to evaluate the feasibility, safety, and potential benefits
of single-incision laparoscopic colectomy (SILC). Methods: We conducted a comprehensive …

Single‐port laparoscopy in colorectal surgery

FH Remzi, HT Kirat, JH Kaouk, DP Geisler - Colorectal disease, 2008 - Wiley Online Library
Purpose Laparoscopy is the approach of choice for the majority of colorectal disorders that
require a minimally invasive abdominal operation. As the emphasis on minimizing the …

Randomized prospective study to compare laparoscopic appendectomy versus umbilical single-incision appendectomy

MD Frutos, J Abrisqueta, J Lujan, I Abellan… - Annals of …, 2013 - journals.lww.com
Methods: Between September 2009 and December 2010, a total of 184 patients with a
diagnosis of acute appendicitis and indicated for surgery were included in the study, of …

Single-incision laparoscopic cholecystectomy using conventional instruments: early experience in comparison with the gold standard

SR Philipp, BW Miedema, K Thaler - Journal of the American College of …, 2009 - Elsevier
BACKGROUND: The aim of this pilot study was to describe our initial experience with single-
incision laparoscopic cholecystectomy (SILC) using conventional laparoscopic equipment in …

Appendicectomy and cholecystectomy using single-incision laparoscopic surgery (SILS): the first UK experience

A Chow, S Purkayastha, P Paraskeva - Surgical Innovation, 2009 - journals.sagepub.com
Introduction. Single-incision laparoscopic surgery (SILS) has the potential advantages of
reduced postoperative pain and reduced port-site complications. Careful attention to closure …

Single-access laparoscopic sigmoidectomy as definitive surgical management of prior diverticulitis in a human patient

J Leroy, RA Cahill, M Asakuma, B Dallemagne… - Archives of …, 2009 - jamanetwork.com
Hypothesis Single-access laparoscopic surgery should offer minimal scarring without
compromising surgical outcome. It is enhanced by both innovative port technology and …

Transumbilical single-port laparoscopic appendectomy (TUSPLA): scarless intracorporeal appendectomy

TH Hong, HL Kim, YS Lee, JJ Kim, KH Lee… - … & Advanced Surgical …, 2009 - liebertpub.com
Background: Laparoscopic appendectomy is generally performed with the three-port system.
In this study, we performed a unique single-port laparoscopic appendectomy, which we refer …

Single-site robotic cholecystectomy (SSRC) versus single-incision laparoscopic cholecystectomy (SILC): comparison of learning curves. First European experience

G Spinoglio, LM Lenti, V Maglione, FS Lucido… - Surgical …, 2012 - Springer
Background Single-incision laparoscopic surgery is an emerging procedure developed to
decrease parietal trauma and improve cosmetic results. However, many technical …

Single-incision laparoscopic surgery (SILS) in general surgery: a review of current practice

F Froghi, MH Sodergren, A Darzi… - Surgical Laparoscopy …, 2010 - journals.lww.com
Single-incision laparoscopic surgery (SILS) aims to eliminate multiple port incisions.
Although general operative principles of SILS are similar to conventional laparoscopic …