Background Appendectomy is one of the most common emergency operations performed in
the pediatric population. The aim of this pooled analysis is to compare the outcome from …

Background: This study aims to compare the results of laparoscopic and open
appendectomy (LA and OA, respectively) in a pediatric population with particular attention to …

Objective—To report and compare the surgical site infection (SSI) rates for clean and clean-
contaminated procedures performed by either a minimally invasive surgical or open surgical …

Background Laparoscopic appendectomy (LA) has been rapidly applied worldwide recently.
The issue of surgical site infection (SSI) after appendectomy needs to be re-investigated and …

Background Acute appendicitis is a common condition in the pediatric population. In patients
with uncomplicated appendicitis, laparoscopic appendectomy (LA) is preferred as compared …

Aim The laparoscopic treatment of paediatric appendicitis remains controversial, especially
in the presence of complications. This study evaluated the outcomes of open appendectomy …

Background Laparoscopic appendectomy (LA) is the preferred approach in uncomplicated
appendicitis. However, in patients with complicated appendicitis (CA), the best approach is …

Background The benefits of laparoscopic appendectomy (LA) remain undefined as
compared to open appendectomy (OA) in children, particularly in cases of perforated …

Background The aim of this study was to evaluate the feasibility, morbidity, and cost-
effectiveness of the closure of the appendicular stump with a single non-absorbable …

INTRODUCTION: The initial nonoperative management of perforated appendicitis fails in
15% to 25% of children. These children have complications and increased hospitalization …