Laparoscopic Appendectomy in Mucocele of the Appendix

Abstract

Arshad Rashid, Saima Nazir, Omar Rashid, Sayed Assif Iqbal

Mucocele of the appendix is usually managed by open surgery. We present a case of appendiceal mucocele safely managed by laparoscopic appendectomy. As there is a risk of malignancy in the mucocele, we advocate the use of an endobag to retrieve the specimen.