Laparoscopic Appendectomy

Douglas O. Olsen

Product Details
Product ID: ACS-1677
Year Produced: 1991
Length: 9 min.


This is a technique of performing a laparoscopic appendectomy using a new linear stapling device developed for laparoscopic use. It enables the surgeon to simultaneously apply a staple line and cut tissues. This allows for a quick and secure ligation and division of both the meso-appendix and appendicial stump. The advantages of this technique are its speed and efficiency in performing an appendectomy via the laparoscopic route.