Laparoscopy versus open appendectomy for elderly patients, a meta-analysis and systematic review

Laparoscopy versus open appendectomy for elderly patients, a meta-analysis and systematic review

Abstract Background Appendicitis in elderly patients is associated with increased risk of postoperative complications. The choice between laparoscopy and open appendectomy remains controversial in treating elderly patients with appendicitis. Methods Comprehensive search of literature of MEDLINE, Emb...

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Main Authors: Dayun Wang, Ting Dong, Yue Shao, Tingting Gu, You Xu, Yuan Jiang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2019-05-01
Series:BMC Surgery
Subjects:
Appendicitis
Elderly population
Laparoscopy
Open appendectomy
Meta-analysis
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12893-019-0515-7

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