Laparoscopic or Open Appendectomy for Pediatric Appendicitis?

Appendicitis is the most common disease leading to emergency abdominal surgery in children [1]. Epidemiological studies indicate that approximately 12% of males and 23% of females undergo emergency appendectomy during their lifetime, while the true lifetime risk of developing appendicitis is only 9% and 7% for men and women, respectively [2]. Appendicitis is most common in patients aged 10-19 years [2].