C-reactive protein is a helpful marker in the management of patients with right iliac fossa pain; the predictive value improves when combined with leukocyte count. A patient with normal C-reactive protein and leukocytes has a very low probability of appendicitis and should not undergo surgery.

Laparoscopic hand-sewn anastomoses are safe and reproducible by surgeons experienced in internal suturing and knot-tying. The technique lengthens operating time, but constant training develops the surgeon's skills, significantly shortening operating time.

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