Clinical Outcomes of Laparoscopic Versus Open Appendectomy

Results of this study suggest that laparoscopic appendectomy offers the benefit of a shortened hospital stay, decreased need for postoperative anesthesia, and early return to normal activities

Laparoscopic-Assisted Management of Impalpable Testis in Patients Older than 10 Years

Laparoscopic-assisted single-stage orchiopexy appears to be a safe, effective procedure for intraabdominal testis in adolescent and older patients

A Safe Quick Technique for Placement of the First Access Port for Creation of Pneumoperitoneum

The authors recommend a modified open technique in placing the first port when intraabdominal adhesions are expected