Introduction

Appendectomy is one of the frequently performed procedures in general surgery. It is being performed by various techniques like open surgical, laparoscopic assisted, total laparoscopic multiport, single-incision laparoscopic and natural orifice transluminal endoscopic (NOTES) appendectomy^[1][2][3]. Open and multiport laparoscopic techniques are frequently performed and are already established modalities. Single incision laparoscopic surgery (SILS) is a further step towards lesser invasive surgical procedure and could become an alternative to multiport laparoscopic appendectomy. But, it requires certain exclusive instruments, and expertise, which ultimately increases the cost of the procedure, especially in developing countries^{[4], [5]}. The cost of SILS could be minimised by using conventional multiport instruments to devise a Single Incision Multiport Laparoscopic Appendicectomy (SIMPLA). The objective of this study is to evaluate the feasibility and safety of SILS appendectomy using conventional multiport laparoscopic instruments.

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Dr Neha. M.S

Resident (Second Year), General Surgery