Laparoscopic appendectomy in modern gynecology.
Gynecologists frequently manage women with acute or chronic pain in the right iliac fossa. Appendicitis is one of the common conditions encountered in this setting. From the gynecologic perspective, issues regarding the role of laparoscopic appendectomy include radioimaging and laparoscopic diagnosis, operative technique, advantages and disadvantages, and laparoscopic appendectomy in pregnancy and in complicated appendicitis. Most studies are in favor of the procedure, and it seems reasonable to include it in training programs in gynecology.
Kumar
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Royal Women's Hospital, Herston, Brisbane, Queensland, 4029 Australia.
Erian
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Sinnot
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Knoesen
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Kimble
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D015746:Abdominal Pain / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology; D001062:Appendectomy / Q000379:methods*; D001064:Appendicitis / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery*; D001065:Appendix / Q000473:pathology; D005260:Female; D005734:Gangrene; D005831:Genital Diseases, Female / Q000175:diagnosis; D006801:Humans; D007416:Intestinal Perforation / Q000601:surgery; D010535:Laparoscopy; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000517:prevention & control; D011247:Pregnancy; D011248:Pregnancy Complications / Q000601:surgery; D000267:Tissue Adhesions / Q000517:prevention & control; D016896:Treatment Outcome