COVID-19 negatively affected surgical activity, but the potential benefits resulting from
adopted measures remain unclear. The aim of this study was to evaluate the change in …

As other medical fields, surgery is currently undergoing a deep transformation (1): on the
one hand, emerging technologies such as robotic, artificial intelligence, machine learning …

Introduction Non-operative management (NOM) of uncomplicated acute appendicitis is a
well-established alternative to upfront surgery. The administration of intravenous broad …

Background To assess the rate of uptake of acute laparoscopic surgery for common general
surgical conditions using national-level data. Methods The use of laparoscopic surgery in …

Background In past studies, non-medical factors in the social-healthcare-patient triad
associated with the prevalence of COVID-19 have led to delays in the presentation of …

The SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) pandemic has had a significant impact on the management of
patients with acute appendicitis (AA) worldwide. The ACIE Appy II Study showed that …

Objective: To compare the use of Titanium clips and Monopolar diathermy for laparoscopic
appendectomy mesoappendix closure in terms of operative time and cost. Study Design …

Cirugía abierta convencional vs laparoscópica en apenditicis:¿ dónde estamos? ppendicitis
is one of the most frequent indications for surgical intervention, mostly in the pediatric …