Is laparoscopic appendicectomy a gynaecological procedure?

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Title: Is laparoscopic appendicectomy a gynaecological procedure?
Authors: Protopapas, Athanasios, Shushan, Asher, Hart, Roger, Chatzipapas, Ioannis, Magos, Adam
Source: Lancet. 2/14/1998, Vol. 351 Issue 9101, p500. 1/2p.
Subjects: Appendectomy, Laparoscopic surgery, Appendicitis treatment
Abstract: Presents research which studied the use of laparoscopy to conduct an appendicectomy in women. Use of procedure for acute appendicitis; Methods and patients used; Abnormal appendix common in women with chronic right-sided pelvic pain; Short-term benefits of appendicectomy; Use of method in presence of other pelvic pathologies.
Database: Psychology and Behavioral Sciences Collection
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Abstract:Presents research which studied the use of laparoscopy to conduct an appendicectomy in women. Use of procedure for acute appendicitis; Methods and patients used; Abnormal appendix common in women with chronic right-sided pelvic pain; Short-term benefits of appendicectomy; Use of method in presence of other pelvic pathologies.
ISSN:01406736
DOI:10.1016/S0140-6736(05)78690-6