Open versus laparoscopic surgery for primary appendiceal tumors: a large multicenter retrospective propensity score-matched cohort study in Japan
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DOI: 10.1007/s00464-020-08046-w
Abstract: The feasibility of laparoscopic surgery for primary appendiceal tumors compared to that of open surgery has not been demonstrated to date because primary appendiceal tumors are rare. This study aimed to compare the long-term outcomes… read more here.
Keywords: laparoscopic; surgery; laparoscopic surgery; primary appendiceal ... See more keywords
Predicting appendiceal tumors among patients with appendicitis
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DOI: 10.1097/ta.0000000000001378
Abstract: BACKGROUND As nonoperative management of appendicitis gains popularity, vigilance for appendiceal tumors becomes increasingly important. We hypothesized that, among patients presenting with acute appendicitis, those with advanced age, multiple comorbidities, atypical presentation, and complicated appendicitis… read more here.
Keywords: nonoperative management; among patients; appendicitis; appendiceal tumor ... See more keywords