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 …

Background Although laparoscopic surgery has been available for a long time and
laparoscopic cholecystectomy has been performed universally, it is still not clear whether …

Objective: To compare length of hospital stay, in-hospital complications, in-hospital mortality,
and rate of routine discharge between laparoscopic and open appendectomy based on a …

Methods: Two hundred forty-seven patients were analyzed following either laparoscopic or
open appendectomy. A standardized wound dressing was applied blinding both patients …

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 …

Background: There have been numerous retrospective and uncontrolled series of
laparoscopic appendectomy (LA), as well as 16 prospective randomized studies published …

Foreword This Journal feature begins with a case vignette highlighting a common clinical
problem. Evidence supporting various strategies is then presented, followed by a review of …

Background Currently, laparoscopic appendectomy (LA) provides a safe and effective
alternative to open appendectomy (OA), but its use remains controversial. This study aimed …

BACKGROUND: Despite many randomized controlled trials, the merits of laparoscopic
appendectomy remain unclear. A meta-analysis may provide insights not evident from any …

BACKGROUND: The benefit of laparoscopic (LA) versus open (OA) appendectomy,
particularly for complicated appendicitis, remains unclear. Our objectives were to assess 30 …