Background Laparoscopic appendectomy is amongst the most common general surgical
procedures performed in the developed world. Arguably, the most critical part of this …

Being one of the most common causes of the acute abdomen, acute appendicitis (AA) forms
the bread and butter of any general surgeon's practice. With the recent advancements in …

Unequivocal international guidelines regarding the diagnosis and management of patients
with acute appendicitis are lacking. The aim of the consensus meeting 2015 of the EAES …

Background Closure of the appendiceal stump is a key step performed during laparoscopic
appendicectomy. Inadequate management of the appendiceal stump has the potential to …

Aim This study aimed to explore factors may affect the length of hospital stay after
laparoscopic appendectomy. Methods The data of 636 patients undergoing laparoscopic …

Introduction Appendectomy is a common emergency surgery performed globally. Despite
the frequency of laparoscopic appendectomy, consensus does not exist on the best way to …

The most frequent abdominal pathology requiring emergent surgery is acute appendicitis.
Laparoscopic appendectomy has been performed for the treatment of acute appendicitis …

Background Laparoscopic appendectomy is the predominant method of treatment of acute
appendicitis. There is insufficient evidence on the most effective management of the …

INTRODUCTION According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention,
approximately 325,000 appendectomies are performed in the United States each year [1]. In …

Background Nowadays laparoscopy is used frequently not only in elective surgery but also
in abdominal emergencies, including acute appendicitis. There are several techniques used …