Background: Diagnostic laparoscopy is a minimally invasive method for the diagnosis of
intra-abdominal diseases by direct inspection of intra-abdominal organs whenever there is a …

Background: Diagnostic laparoscopy is a minimally invasive method for the diagnosis of
intra-abdominal diseases by direct inspection of intra-abdominal organs whenever there is a …

Aim: To evaluate the causes of lower abdominal pain for incidental appendectomy during
diagnostic laparoscopy. Methods: The study was prospective, observational study was done …

Background: Optimal management of macroscopically normal appendix encountered during
laparoscopy for acute abdominal pain is still unclear. Methods: 164 acute abdominal pain …

Methods: A total of 772 laparoscopic appendectomies were performed and analyzed and
statistically evaluated. Results: Mean age of the patients was 30.8±7.0 years. Mean …

Background: Diagnostic laparoscopy (DL) is a well established alternative option to
coeliotomy for suspected appendicitis. When a 'normal'appendix is found, appendectomy is …

Background: Chronic abdominal pain is a common complaint which is difficult to manage by
both physician and surgeon. It is the 4th most frequent chronic pain syndrome in general …

Background: Removing the normal appendix when operating for suspected acute
appendicitis is the standard of care. The use of laparoscopy should not alter this practice …

1. Aim: Chronic abdominal pain of unknown origin represents a significant challenge in
surgical practice. Diagnostic laparoscopy is a minimally invasive surgical procedure that …

Objective: To find the efficacy of diagnostic laparoscopy and its role in patients with chronic
abdominal pain. Study Design: Observational study Place and Duration of Study …