TULAA: A Minimally Invasive Appendicectomy Technique for the Paediatric Patient
TULAA or Transumbilical Laparoscopic Assisted Appendicectomy is a minimally invasive technique described by Pelosi in 1992 for the removal of the inflamed appendix. Its main advantage is the possibility of exploring the peritoneal cavity and performing a simple and safe extracorporeal appendicectomy...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Hindawi Limited
2016-01-01
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Series: | Minimally Invasive Surgery |
Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2016/6132741 |