Abstract
The benefits and risks of laparoscopic incidental appendectomy are discussed. We believe a case for laparoscopic incidental appendectomy can be made for patients undergoing diagnostic laparoscopy for lower abdominal pain in whom either no cause is found, or in whom a cause other than appendicitis is discovered. No benefit from incidental appendectomy can be shown for patients undergoing laparoscopy for other disorders.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 116-118 |
Number of pages | 3 |
Journal | Surgical Laparoscopy, Endoscopy and Percutaneous Techniques |
Volume | 1 |
Issue number | 2 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Jun 1991 |
All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes
- Surgery