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Laparoscopic appendectomy is the preferred approach for appendicitis: a retrospective review of two practice patterns
Surgical Endoscopy, 09/24/09
Nakhamiyayev V et al. – The findings show that LA is associated with fewer complications and similar total costs compared with OA. Therefore, LA can be recommended as a preferred approach to appendectomy.
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