title: Laparoscopic appendectomy and the management of gynecologic pathologic conditions found at laparoscopy for presumed appendicitis.
abstract: A laparoscopic approach to patients with possible appendicitis has increased in popularity. In this article it is compared to the traditional open appendectomy, and the management of frequently found gynecologic pathology masquerading as appendicitis is described.
authors.affiliation: Department of Surgery, Michigan State University, Lansing, USA.
authors.forename: K N
authors.initials: KN
authors.lastname: Apelgren
authors.forename: B D
authors.initials: BD
authors.lastname: Cowan
authors.forename: A M
authors.initials: AM
authors.lastname: Metcalf
authors.forename: C E
authors.initials: CE
authors.lastname: Scott-Conner
mesh_terms: D000291:Adnexal Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis; D001062:Appendectomy / Q000379:methods; D001064:Appendicitis / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000601:surgery; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D005260:Female; D005831:Genital Diseases, Female / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans; D010535:Laparoscopy / Q000379:methods; D014591:Uterine Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis