Journal article
Ten-year experience with pediatric laparoscopic appendectomy—are we getting better?
Abstract
BACKGROUND/PURPOSE: The purpose of this study was to compare our initial (1994-1997) and recent (2001-2003) experiences in laparoscopic appendectomy (LA).
METHODS: A 2-year (2001-2003) retrospective chart review of cases of appendicitis was performed and compared with data obtained from 1994 to 1997 cases. Operating and anesthetic times as well as postoperative outcomes were analyzed. Cases of conversion to open appendectomy were included in …
Authors
Phillips S; Walton JM; Chin I; Farrokhyar F; Fitzgerald P; Cameron B
Journal
Journal of Pediatric Surgery, Vol. 40, No. 5, pp. 842–845
Publisher
Elsevier
Publication Date
May 2005
DOI
10.1016/j.jpedsurg.2005.01.054
ISSN
0022-3468
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Fields of Research (FoR)
Medical Subject Headings (MeSH)
AbscessAdolescentAnalgesics, OpioidAnesthesia Recovery PeriodAnti-Bacterial AgentsAppendectomyAppendicitisChildChild, PreschoolDrug UtilizationFemaleHumansIncidenceInfantInfant, NewbornIntraoperative PeriodLaparoscopyMaleOntarioPain, PostoperativePostoperative ComplicationsRetrospective StudiesSurgical Wound InfectionTreatment Outcome