| Literature DB >> 24379603 |
Cesare Ruffolo1, Alain Fiorot1, Giulia Pagura1, Michele Antoniutti1, Marco Massani1, Ezio Caratozzolo1, Luca Bonariol1, Francesco Calia di Pinto1, Nicolò Bassi1.
Abstract
McBurney's procedure represented the gold-standard for acute appendicitis until 1981, but nowadays the number of laparoscopic appendectomies has progressively increased since it has been demonstrated to be a safe procedure, with excellent cosmetic results and it also allows a shorter hospitalization, a quicker and less painful postoperative recovery. The aim of this editorial was to perform a review of the literature in order to address controversial issues in the treatment of acute appendicitis.Entities:
Keywords: Acute appendicitis; Laparoscopy; Surgery
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Year: 2013 PMID: 24379603 PMCID: PMC3870531 DOI: 10.3748/wjg.v19.i47.8799
Source DB: PubMed Journal: World J Gastroenterol ISSN: 1007-9327 Impact factor: 5.742