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Laparoscopic appendectomy has significant advantages over open appendectomy with respect to length of hospital stay, rate of routine discharge, and postoperative in-hospital morbidity.

This analysis suggests that rectal cancer patients treated by high-volume surgeons are five times more likely to undergo sphincter-sparing procedures than those treated by low-volume surgeon. This has significant implications for those seeking a sphincter-preserving option for the treatment of their rectal cancer.