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Introduction of laparoscopic appendectomy to a rural centre cover
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Introduction of laparoscopic appendectomy to a rural centre

Introduction de l'appendicectomie laparoscopique dans un centre rural

Fall 1997
Volume 2 - Issue 4

Gary M. Soenen

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ISSN Number: 12037796

Language: English/French

Format: PDF

Pages: 2733

Content Summary


This article evaluates the introduction of laparoscopic appendectomy in a rural hospital, comparing it to the open approach. The study finds that laparoscopic surgery significantly reduces hospital stay, postoperative pain, and costs. It concludes that laparoscopic appendectomy should be considered the standard treatment for appendicitis in rural settings.

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Procedural medicineRural medicinePrimary care