Background Needlescopic appendectomies (NA) have been performed since the 1990s. We
sought to systematically analyze trials comparing NA with laparoscopic appendectomies …

Background: In this paper, we compare our experience with the techniques of needlescopic
appendectomy (NA)(2-mm instruments) for the treatment of acute appendicitis with the more …

Laparoscopic appendectomy has been shown to improve postoperative recovery when
compared with open appendectomy. The present randomized trial was conducted to …

Background The purpose of this clinical study is to evaluate the feasibility of using 2-mm
laparoscopic instruments to perform an appendectomy in patients with clinically suspected …

The benefits of laparoscopic appendectomy appear to be controversial. Since 1994, several
abdominal procedures have been completed by using the needlescopic technique, but there …

Background This study aimed to compare the results of laparoscopic appendectomy (LA)
and open appendectomy (OA). Methods A retrospective analysis of 264 patients who …

Background Whether laparoscopy offers a benefit over open surgery in the management of
acute appendicitis or not remains a subject of controversy despite the publication of …

Although classic open surgery is simple, expeditious, and effective, it has some drawbacks,
including wound sepsis, delayed recovery, operative difficulties, and possibility of …

Introduction: Local data comparing laparoscopic appendicectomy (LA) and open
appendicectomy (OA) is lacking. We perform a cost and outcome comparison between LA …

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