Laparoscopic appendectomy versus open appendectomy for suspected appendicitis during pregnancy: a systematic review and updated meta-analysis
Abstract Background Recently, laparoscopic appendectomies (LAs) have been widely performed instead of open appendectomies (OAs) during pregnancy. However, concerns about the safety of LA during pregnancy remain. This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to evaluate the current evidence relating...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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BMC
2019-04-01
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| Series: | BMC Surgery |
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| Online Access: | http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12893-019-0505-9 |