Endoscopic transcecal appendectomy: a new endotherapy for appendiceal orifice lesions.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Endoscopic transcecal appendectomy (ETA) has been reported as a minimally invasive alternative procedure for lesions involving the appendiceal orifice. The aim of this case series study was to evaluate the feasibility, safety, and effectiveness of ETA for lesions at the appendiceal orifice.

Methods

This retrospective study included consecutive patients with appendiceal orifice lesions who underwent ETA between December 2018 and March 2021. The primary outcome was technical success. The secondary outcomes included postoperative adverse events, postoperative hospital stay, and recurrence.

Results

13 patients with appendiceal orifice lesions underwent ETA during the study period. The median lesion size was 20 mm (range 8-50). Lesions morphologies were polypoid

SUBMITTER: Guo L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9132730 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature