Laparoscopic appendectomy

Kent F. Richards M.D.; Brent J. Christensen

doi:10.1117/12.43929

1 July 1991 Laparoscopic appendectomy

Kent F. Richards M.D., Brent J. Christensen

Proceedings Volume 1421, Lasers in Urology, Laparoscopy, and General Surgery; (1991) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.43929
Event: Optics, Electro-Optics, and Laser Applications in Science and Engineering, 1991, Los Angeles, CA, United States

Abstract

The accurate and timely diagnosis of acute appendicitis remains a difficult clinical dilemma. Misdiagnosis rates of up to 40% are not unusual. Laparoscopic appendectomy provides a definitive diagnosis and an excellent method for routine removal of the appendix with very low morbidity and patient discomfort.

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Kent F. Richards M.D. and Brent J. Christensen "Laparoscopic appendectomy", Proc. SPIE 1421, Lasers in Urology, Laparoscopy, and General Surgery, (1 July 1991); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.43929

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