Abstract:Introduction Laparoscopic appendicectomy (LA) is considered as the mainstay of treatment in acute appendicitis. LA is a basic laparoscopic procedure and therefore can be used as a training tool for surgical trainees. It is considered an index operation for junior surgical trainees. This study aims to assess whether LA is safe to be carried out by a junior surgical trainee. Methodology The study was conducted at a tertiary care unit in Colombo. Data were collected retrospectively. A total of 152 LA (including t… Show more
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