Table 2.
Perioperative outcomes
| Variable | MPLA group (n = 51) | SPLA group (n = 47) | p-value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total operative time (min) | 63.0 ± 21.0 | 52.2 ± 19.4 | 0.010 |
| Port insertion time (min) | 8.5 ± 8.5 | 6.0 ± 2.8 | 0.053 |
| Laparoscopic procedure time (min) | 44.2 ± 20.5 | 33.8 ± 18.5 | 0.010 |
| Skin closure time (min) | 6.8 ± 5.8 | 6.4 ± 7.4 | 0.756 |
| Intraoperative bleeding (mL) | 9.2 ± 10.4 | 7.9 ± 8.3 | 0.486 |
| Total incision length (mm) | 27.3 ± 8.9 | 20.1 ± 6.6 | <0.001 |
| Diameter of appendix (mm) | 12.2 ± 5.6 | 11.6 ± 3.5 | 0.558 |
| Length of appendix (mm) | 66.1 ± 19.0 | 66.6 ± 22.1 | 0.901 |
| Intraabdominal drainage | 9 (17.6) | 9 (19.1) | 0.848 |
| Additional port insertion | 0.011 | ||
| 5 mm | 1 | 0 | |
| 2 mm | 0 | 7 |
Values are presented as mean ± standard deviation, number (%), or number only.
MPLA, multiport laparoscopic appendectomy; SPLA, single-port laparoscopic appendectomy.