Appendectomy

Researchers from University Hospital publish findings in appendectomy

Published in Medical Devices and Surgical Technology Week, June 1st, 2008

Research findings, 'Laparoscopic appendectomies: retrospective study of 2074 cases,' are discussed in a new report. In this recent report, researchers in Bondy, France conducted a study "To determine feasibility and safety of laparoscopic appendectomy (LA). From January 1991 to June 2006, 2209 consecutive patients underwent appendectomy; for 2074 patients, appendectomy was performed laparoscopically."

"One thousand and fifty (53%) were women; mean age was 30.8 (11 to 96) years. Mean body mass index was 23.6 (18 to 58 kg/m2). Mean American Society of Anesthesiology score was 1.3 (I to III). Mean operating time was 52 minutes (15 to 200). Conversion to open appendectomy...

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Source: Medical Devices and Surgical Technology Week (2008-06-01)

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