Safety and Efficacy of Monopolar Cautery in Dissection of Mesoappendix in Laparoscopic Appendectomy in Western Nepal, a Multicentered Cross-Sectional Retrospective Study.
Abstract
Introduction: Different instruments are being used for appendiceal mesentery dissection in laparoscopic appendectomy. The effectiveness and versatility of monopolar cautery for the same makes it a commonly used option. This study aims to observe the safety and efficacy of monopolar cautery in laparoscopic appendectomy for the dissection of mesoappendix.Methods: 424 cases who underwent laparoscopic appendectomy from November 2018 to April 2020 using monopolar cautery for mesoappendix dissection were included in this multi-centered cross-sectional retrospective study. The operating time, intra and post-operative complications and length of hospital stay were evaluated. Measures of central tendency were performed for data analysis.
Results: Acute appendicitis was the common indication (96.7%) for the laparoscopic surgery, with 99.1% success rate with a male to female ratio of 1.17:1 and mean age of 21.48+14.80 years. The median operating time and length of hospital stay were 30 mins (range: 15–130 mins) and 3 days (range: 1-15 days), respectively. Moderate intra-operative bleeding was noted in 0.5%. Post-operative complications of wound infection (3.4%) and prolonged ileus (1.7%) were noted.
Conclusion: Use of monopolar cautery for dissection of mesoappendix in laparoscopic appendectomy is still safe and efficient even with the advent of newer and more expensive instruments in the present world.
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2022-08-17
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GHIMIRE, Pradeep; SHRESTHA, Santosh; SHRESTHA, Binod Bade.
Safety and Efficacy of Monopolar Cautery in Dissection of Mesoappendix in Laparoscopic Appendectomy in Western Nepal, a Multicentered Cross-Sectional Retrospective Study..
J Soc Surg Nep, [S.l.], v. 25, n. 1, p. 6-9, aug. 2022.
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