Is single-incision laparoscopic appendectomy suitable for complicated appendicitis? A comparative analysis with standard multiport laparoscopic appendectomy

Despite emerging evidences on the feasibility and efficacy of single-incision laparoscopic appendectomy (SILA) for managing simple appendicitis, advancing its use for treating complicated appendicitis remains unwarranted. This study aimed to evaluate the surgical outcome of SILA compared with that of standard multiport laparoscopic appendectomy (MPLA) in the management of complicated appendicitis.Between July 2013 and September 2017, 40 patients...