Laparoscopic appendectomy: new concepts.
review · Level V
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Abstract
Over the last three decades more surgeons have used laparoscopic appendectomy as their surgical approach of choice in the management of patients with appendicitis. This includes special groups of patients, namely, pediatric, pregnant, and obese patients. Laparoscopy has the benefit of lower morbidity, decreased rate of wound complications, faster recovery, shorter length of hospital stay, and faster return to work over open appendectomy.
Medical subject headings
- Appendectomy
- Appendicitis
- Laparoscopy