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We hypothesized that using articulating instruments could overcome these limitations and allow SPLS to achieve outcomes equivalent to conventional multi-port laparoscopic surgery (MPLS).<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Methods<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>\n                      A retrospective cohort of 77 patients undergoing LLS was analyzed (SPLS,\n                      <jats:italic>n<\/jats:italic>\n                      \u2009=\u200942; MPLS,\n                      <jats:italic>n<\/jats:italic>\n                      \u2009=\u200935). SPLS was performed via a single umbilical incision using articulating instruments. Perioperative outcomes were compared.\n                    <\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Results<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>\n                      Baseline demographics and tumor characteristics were similar. All procedures were completed laparoscopically without conversion to open surgery or additional port placement. No significant differences were found in operative time, estimated blood loss, R0 resection rate (100% in both), or postoperative complication rates (SPLS 2.4% vs. MPLS 5.7%). No patient in the SPLS group required a blood transfusion, compared to two patients (5.7%) in the MPLS group (\n                      <jats:italic>p<\/jats:italic>\n                      \u2009&gt;\u20090.05). The SPLS group had a significantly shorter hospital stay (5 vs. 6 days,\n                      <jats:italic>p<\/jats:italic>\n                      \u2009=\u20090.02). No mortality, reoperation, or port-site complication occurred.\n                    <\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Conclusions<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>In selected patients and in the hands of experienced surgeons, SPLS using articulating instruments is a safe and effective alternative to conventional multi-port laparoscopy, achieving comparable perioperative and oncologic outcomes with a shorter postoperative hospital stay. 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