Abstract
Introduction Single-incision pediatric endosurgery (SIPES) for the treatment of acute appendicitis
in children has recently gained popularity due to its advantages including minimization
of postoperative scars or less incisional pain. The principal disadvantages of SIPES
include the limited degrees of freedom of movement and high health care costs. To
overcome these issues, some surgeons have reported to use noncommercial ports for
SIPES appendectomy.
Case Report In this report, we present a case of a 10-year-old female patient with acute appendicitis
undergoing SIPES appendectomy using own homemade glove port and straight rigid instruments.
Conclusion SIPES appendectomy using the glove port is a low-cost alternative to commercially
available port systems. It is easy to set up and use.
Keywords
children - glove port - appendicitis - single-incision pediatric endosurgery
