Relevance of the topic: Appendectomy is one most frequently performed operations in abdominal surgery. Laparoscopic access gradually replacing open surgery for acute appendicitis. The aim this study was to assess technical feasibility and safety laparoscopic technique appendicitis compare its results with appendectomy. A total 120 patients were operated on, 60 appendectomy For three years from ...

INTRODUCTION Obesity usually depreciates early results of abdominal operations performed in an open way, but not always after laparoscopic operations. Aim of the study is to compare early results and quality of life after most common abdominal operations (cholecystectomy and appendectomy) performed on obese and non-obese patients. MATERIAL AND METHODS 166 patients who were operated in academi...

SUMMARY BACKGROUND DATA The value of laparoscopy in appendicitis is not established. Studies suffer from multiple limitations. Our aim is to compare the safety and benefits of laparoscopic versus open appendectomy in a prospective randomized double blind study. METHODS Two hundred forty-seven patients were analyzed following either laparoscopic or open appendectomy. A standardized wound dress...

Laparoscopic appendectomy has become favored over open surgical methods for its association with decreased postoperative pain, more rapid return to daily activities, and improved cosmetic results. Mini-incision appendectomy was being performed in our clinic for a long time especially in patients with noncomplicated appendicitis and in patients with appropriate body mass index. Although laparosc...