Risk Factors for Conversion from Laparoscopic to Open Appendectomy

Risk Factors for Conversion from Laparoscopic to Open Appendectomy

(1) Background: Since its introduction in the 1990s, laparoscopic appendectomy has become established over the years and is today considered the standard therapy for acute appendicitis. In some cases, however, a conversion to the open approach is still necessary. The primary aim of this study was to...

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Main Authors: Bruno Leonardo Bancke Laverde, Matthias Maak, Melanie Langheinrich, Stephan Kersting, Axel Denz, Christian Krautz, Georg F. Weber, Robert Grützmann, Maximilian Brunner
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2023-06-01
Series:Journal of Clinical Medicine
Subjects:
acute appendicitis
laparoscopic approach
conversion
morbidity
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/12/13/4299

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