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A Pier

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PubMed1991

Laparoscopic appendectomy in 625 cases: from innovation to routine.

Invented in 1982 by Semm, a gynecologist, laparoscopic appendectomy began to be used in operative surgery in 1987. Since then, we have modified and performed this promising procedure in > 700 patients. The data of the first 625 cases indicate that laparoscopic appendectomy is safe and practicable. With regard to patient age as well as the acuteness of the inflammation, the patients represent a cross section of the normal appendicitis population. The major benefits and possible problems of the method are presented and discussed.

Adolescent↗
PubMed1991

[Technique in laparoscopic cholecystectomy. Experiences and results in 200 interventions].

This study provides the data and experience of 200 laparoscopic cholecystectomies. The stenosis of the bile duct caused by a ligature in one patient and aberration of the bile duct in two patients led to remarkable intraoperative complications. The average operation time as well as postoperative recovery periods emphasize the importance of laparoscopic cholecystectomy as a relevant alternative to the traditional approach.

Adolescent↗
PubMed1991

[Laser-assisted laparoscopic appendectomy].

Our constantly good experience with approximately 300 laparoscopic appendectomies (almost 520 at present (Feb. 90)) encouraged us in 1988 to introduce Laser technology into laparoscopic abdominal surgery. 22 patients underwent Laser-aided laparoscopic appendectomy. We obtained good results by means of using both an CO2-Laser and a Nd-YAG-Laser.

Adolescent↗
PubMed1991

[Laparoscopic placement of T-drainage in choledocholithiasis].

This case report illustrates the feasibility of bile duct revision and T-tube insertion by laparoscopic approach. The procedure largely employs the traditional action. Laparoscopy demands more skill, particularly regarding the suture of the common bile duct, but does not interfere its realisation.

Adult↗
PubMed1990

Modified laparoscopic appendectomy in surgery. A report on 388 operations.

Laparoscopic appendectomy, introduced in gynecology by Semm in 1982, has been modified and practiced in our surgical ward since May 1987 in more than 450 patients suffering from all stages of acute and chronic vermix diseases. We report our data on the first series of 388 operations, in which we had the encouraging experience that laparoscopic appendectomy is a practicable and reasonable alternative to routine surgery.

Acute Disease↗
PubMed1990

[Laparoscopic appendectomy--alternative therapy in all stages of appendicitis?].

1989 we reported on our first series of 277 laparoscopic appendectomies. This technique was introduced by Semm in 1982. We acquired this procedure in 1987 and modified this operation-technique for surgical routine. We could demonstrate that laparoscopic appendectomy can be performed in chronic, acute and even in peracute cases. We introduce the facts of 500 laparoscopic appendectomies.

Appendectomy↗