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Operative times and number of ports used in each case
| Procedure | Access | No. of ports | Mean operative time (min) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cholecystectomy | Transgastric (n = 4) | 2, 1, 3, 2 | 171 |
| Transvaginal (n = 4) | 2, 1, 1, 1 | ||
| Transumbilical (n = 1) | 1 | ||
| Appendectomy | Transgastric (n = 2) | 1, 2 | 274 |
| Pouch and stoma reduction | Endolumenal (n = 16) | 79 | |
