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A prospective, randomized comparison of laparoscopic appendectomy with open appendectomy

The American Journal of Surgery · 1995 · Vol. 169(2) · pp. 208–213

Adrián E. Ortega(University of Southern California)John G. Hunter✉(Emory University)Jeffrey H. Peters(University of Southern California)Lee L. Swanström(Oregon Health & Science University)Bruce D. Schirmer(University of Virginia)

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Appendicitis Diagnosis and Management Gallbladder and Bile Duct Disorders Diverticular Disease and ComplicationsMedicineAcute appendicitisSurgeryRandomized controlled trialExact testLaparoscopy

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AdultAnalysis of VarianceAppendectomyFemaleHumansIntraoperative ComplicationsLength of StayMalePain, PostoperativePostoperative PainLaparoscopyProspective StudiesSurgical Staplers

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Emory University

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