Laparoscopic Versus Open Appendectomy
Laparoscopic Versus Open Appendectomy
Appendectomy is the most common surgical procedure performed in emergency surgery. Because of
 lack of consensus about the most appropriate technique, appendectomy is still being performed
 by both open (OA) and laparoscopic (LA) methods. In this retrospective analysis, the
 investigators aimed to compare the laparoscopic approach and the conventional technique in
 the treatment of acute appendicitis.
Inclusion Criteria:

 -  acute appendicitis

 Exclusion Criteria:

 -  Pregnant women and patients with severe medical disease (hemodynamic instability,
 chronic medical or psychiatric illness, cirrhosis, coagulation disorders) requiring
 intensive care