Is transumbilical laparoscopic-assisted appendectomy feasible for complicated appendicitis? A single-center experience.

Chiara CostantiniElisa PaniElisa NegriFabio BerettaSilvia BisoffiFederica FatiGiosuè MazzeroClara RevetriaHamid R SadriEnrico Ciardini

Published in: Pediatric surgery international (2024)

In our series, TULAA seems to be safe, feasible and cost-effective for both uncomplicated and complicated appendicitis, with no disadvantage in terms of outcomes compared to what is reported in literature for CLS.

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systematic review
urinary tract infection
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adipose tissue
weight loss
insulin resistance