TULAA: A Minimally Invasive Appendicectomy Technique for the Paediatric Patient

TULAA or Transumbilical Laparoscopic Assisted Appendicectomy is a minimally invasive technique described by Pelosi in 1992 for the removal of the inflamed appendix. Its main advantage is the possibility of exploring the peritoneal cavity and performing a simple and safe extracorporeal appendicectomy...

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Published in:Minimally Invasive Surgery 2016-01, Vol.2016 (2016), p.73-81
Main Authors: Perin, Giordano, Scarpa, Maria Grazia
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Appendectomy
Comparative analysis
Methods
Physiological aspects
Review
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Summary:TULAA or Transumbilical Laparoscopic Assisted Appendicectomy is a minimally invasive technique described by Pelosi in 1992 for the removal of the inflamed appendix. Its main advantage is the possibility of exploring the peritoneal cavity and performing a simple and safe extracorporeal appendicectomy. Since its first description, different authors reported their experience with such technique. The aim of this review is to summarise the surgical outcomes currently reported in the literature for this minimally invasive surgical approach and compare it with standard open and laparoscopic appendicectomy.
ISSN:2090-1445
2090-1453
DOI:10.1155/2016/6132741