Publication Name	World Journal of Gastrointestinal Surgery
Manuscript ID	119249
Country	China

Category	Gastroenterology & Hepatology
Manuscript Type	Retrospective Study
Article Title	Transumbilical three-port vs conventional laparoscopic appendectomy: A single-center retrospective comparative study
Manuscript Source	Unsolicited Manuscript
All Author List	Hai-Bo Yu and Yi-Bing Jin
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Corresponding Author	Hai-Bo Yu, Associate Chief Physician, MD, Department of General Surgery, Shengzhou People’s Hospital (Shengzhou Branch of The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Shengzhou Hospital of Shaoxing University), No. 666 Dangui Road, Sanjiang Street, Shengzhou 312400, Zhejiang Province, China. 543618046@qq.com
Key Words	Transumbilical laparoscopic appendectomy; Three-port technique; Conventional instruments; Cosmetic outcome; Minimally invasive surgery
Core Tip	This study evaluates the feasibility and clinical value of transumbilical three-port laparoscopic appendectomy (LA) using conventional instruments. By restoring a triangular operating configuration through the umbilicus, this technique avoids the technical limitations of single-incision surgery while achieving superior cosmetic outcomes. Perioperative safety, postoperative pain, and complication rates were comparable to conventional multiport LA. In addition, factors associated with prolonged hospitalization were explored. These findings suggest that transumbilical three-port LA is a safe, cosmetically advantageous, and practical alternative in selected patients.
Citation	Yu HB, Jin YB. Transumbilical three-port vs conventional laparoscopic appendectomy: A single-center retrospective comparative study. World J Gastrointest Surg 2026; In press

Received	2026-01-23 06:47
Peer-Review Started	2026-01-23 06:48
First Decision by Editorial Office Director	2026-02-03 07:40
Return for Revision	2026-02-03 07:40
Revised	2026-03-11 07:50
Publication Fee Transferred	2026-03-16 02:36
Second Decision by Editor	2026-04-24 02:37
Second Decision by Editor-in-Chief
Final Decision by Editorial Office Director	2026-04-24 07:13
Articles in Press	2026-04-24 07:13
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