A normal appendix found during diagnostic laparoscopy should not be removed (Br J Surg 2001;88:251-4).
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D015746:Abdominal Pain / Q000209:etiology*; D001065:Appendix; D006801:Humans; D007813:Laparotomy / Q000379:methods*; D019564:Unnecessary Procedures