Modified single-port laparoscopic appendectomy using needle-type grasping forceps vs conventional three-port laparoscopic appendectomy for acute uncomplicated appendicitis

Figure 1  The 10 mm trocar was observed in the surgical fields.

Figure 2 Surgical incision appearance. A: Intraoperative surgical incision appearance of modified single-port laparoscopic appendectomy using needle-type grasping forceps (mSLAN); B: Intraoperative surgical incision appearance of conventional three-port laparoscopic appendectomy; C: Postoperative 1-month surgical incision appearance of mSLAN.

Figure 3  Operative time evolution trends in modified single-port laparoscopic appendectomy using needle-type grasping forceps group.

Figure 4 Needle-type grasping forceps with a twisted head. The soft texture of needle-type grasping forceps is easy to twist.