Laparoscopic versus open surgery for suspected appendicitis
T Jaschinski, CG Mosch, M Eikermann… - Cochrane Database …, 2018 - cochranelibrary.com
Background The removal of the acute appendix is one of the most frequently performed
surgical procedures. Open surgery associated with therapeutic efficacy has been the …
surgical procedures. Open surgery associated with therapeutic efficacy has been the …
Prevention of postoperative peritoneal adhesions: a review of the literature
B Schnüriger, G Barmparas, BC Branco… - The American Journal of …, 2011 - Elsevier
BACKGROUND: Postoperative adhesions are a significant health problem with major
implications on quality of life and health care expenses. The purpose of this review was to …
implications on quality of life and health care expenses. The purpose of this review was to …
A comparison of observational studies and randomized, controlled trials
K Benson, AJ Hartz - New England Journal of Medicine, 2000 - Mass Medical Soc
Background For many years it has been claimed that observational studies find stronger
treatment effects than randomized, controlled trials. We compared the results of …
treatment effects than randomized, controlled trials. We compared the results of …
Laparoscopic versus open appendectomy: a metaanalysis
MD Robert Golub, F Siddiqui, MD Dieter Pohl - Journal of the American …, 1998 - Elsevier
Background: There have been numerous retrospective and uncontrolled series of
laparoscopic appendectomy (LA), as well as 16 prospective randomized studies published …
laparoscopic appendectomy (LA), as well as 16 prospective randomized studies published …
Laparoscopic versus open appendectomy for complicated appendicitis
KK Yau, WT Siu, CN Tang, GPC Yang… - Journal of the American …, 2007 - Elsevier
BACKGROUND: Laparoscopic appendectomy has been widely practiced for uncomplicated
appendicitis; various reports demonstrated its merits in assisting diagnosis, reducing …
appendicitis; various reports demonstrated its merits in assisting diagnosis, reducing …
The incidence and risk factors of post-laparotomy adhesive small bowel obstruction
G Barmparas, BC Branco, B Schnüriger, L Lam… - Journal of …, 2010 - Elsevier
Introduction The purpose of this review was to assess the incidence and risk factors for
adhesive small bowel obstruction (SBO) following laparotomy. Methods The PubMed …
adhesive small bowel obstruction (SBO) following laparotomy. Methods The PubMed …
Laparoscopic versus open appendectomy in adults and children: a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials
L Dai, J Shuai - United European gastroenterology journal, 2017 - journals.sagepub.com
Objective The aim of this study was to evaluate the differences of laparoscopic
appendectomy (LA) versus open appendectomy (OA) in adults and children. Methods …
appendectomy (LA) versus open appendectomy (OA) in adults and children. Methods …
Randomized prospective study to compare laparoscopic appendectomy versus umbilical single-incision appendectomy
MD Frutos, J Abrisqueta, J Lujan, I Abellan… - Annals of …, 2013 - journals.lww.com
Methods: Between September 2009 and December 2010, a total of 184 patients with a
diagnosis of acute appendicitis and indicated for surgery were included in the study, of …
diagnosis of acute appendicitis and indicated for surgery were included in the study, of …
Prospective randomized multicentre study of laparoscopic versus open appendicectomy
A Hellberg, C Rudberg, E Kullman… - Journal of British …, 1999 - academic.oup.com
Background A prospective randomized multicentre study was performed to compare the
outcome of laparoscopic and open appendicectomy in patients with suspected acute …
outcome of laparoscopic and open appendicectomy in patients with suspected acute …
Laparoscopic versus open appendectomy: prospective randomized trial
JB Hansen, BM Smithers, D Schache, DR Wall… - World journal of …, 1996 - Springer
A prospective randomized trial comparing laparoscopic appendectomy with open
appendectomy in patients with a diagnosis of acute appendicitis was conducted between …
appendectomy in patients with a diagnosis of acute appendicitis was conducted between …