Abstract:Background and Aim: Despite the good outcomes associated with laparoscopic appendectomy for uncomplicated appendicitis, the benefits of this procedure for complicated appendicitis are less obvious due to increased infection risk. The current study aims to assess the effectiveness of laparoscopic appendectomy in children with complicated appendicitis. Patients and Methods: This retrospective study was conducted on 92 complicated appendicitis cases among young children (<8 years) in the department of Surgery… Show more
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