Predictors of Failed Laparoscopic Appendectomy in Perforated Appendicitis

Purpose: A recent internal review of a community-based hospital system revealed a 19.19% rate of conversion from a laparoscopic appendectomy to an open procedure. This study examined the preoperative risk factors for failed laparoscopic appendectomy requiring a conversion to a laparotomy. Methods: A...

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Published in:	Journal of Acute Care Surgery
Main Authors:	Sean Martin, Yijin Wert, Zach Lyon, Leonardo Geraci
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	Korean Society of Acute Care Surgery 2018-10-01
Subjects:	appendicitis laparoscopic appendectomy failed laparoscopic open appendectomy perforated appendicitis
Online Access:	http://www.jacs.or.kr/upload/pdf/jacs-8-59.pdf