Globally, acute appendicitis has an estimated lifetime risk of 7–8%. However, there are
numerous controversies surrounding the management of acute appendicitis, and the best …

Background: This study identifies the incidence of appendiceal Enterobius vermicularis (Ev)
infestation in all the patients undergoing appendectomy and evaluates the relationship …

Purpose Choosing the best stump closure method for laparoscopic appendectomy has been
a debated issue, especially for patients with acute appendicitis. The lack of consensus in the …

BACKGROUND Acute appendicitis (AA) is one of the main indications for urgent surgery.
Laparoscopic appendectomy (LA) has shown advantages in terms of clinical results and …

Introduction Healthcare expenditure is on the rise placing greater emphasis on operational
excellence, cost containment, and high quality of care. Significant variation is seen in …

Abstract Purpose Polymeric clips (Hem-o-lok ligation system) are now widely used to
securing the base of the appendix during laparoscopic appendectomy. Studies comparing …

Background Polymeric clips are easy to apply, but whether they present more advantages
than endoloops is unclear. This single-center, open-label, randomized controlled trial study …

ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: Acute appendicitis is the leading emergency condition among
surgical abdominal diseases. The treatment of choice for appendicitis is open or …

Background Closure of the appendiceal stump is a critical step during an appendectomy.
There is a lack of knowledge about the feasibility of using electrosurgical devices for the …

Background: Laparoscopic appendectomy has gained prominence in the management of
acute appendicitis, necessitating secure closure of the appendiceal stump. Two common …