Annals of surgery
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Meta Analysis Comparative Study
Laparoscopic versus open appendectomy in children: a meta-analysis.
This study aims to use meta-analysis to compare laparoscopic and open appendectomy in a pediatric population. ⋯ The results of this meta-analysis suggest that laparoscopic appendectomy in children reduces complications. However, we also see the need for further high-quality randomized trials comparing the 2 techniques, matched not only for age and sex but also for obesity and severity of appendicitis.