The British journal of surgery
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Randomized Controlled Trial Multicenter Study Clinical Trial
Prospective randomized multicentre study of laparoscopic versus open appendicectomy.
A prospective randomized multicentre study was performed to compare the outcome of laparoscopic and open appendicectomy in patients with suspected acute appendicitis. ⋯ Laparoscopic appendicectomy is as safe as open appendicectomy and has the advantage of allowing a quicker recovery.