Die Appendizitisbehandlung in der letzten Dekade des 20. Jahrhunderts - Analyse zweier prospektiver multizentrischer klinischer Beobachtungsstudien -

The introduction of laparoscopic techniques did not modify the operative indications for treatment of appendicitis. An increase in the number of normal appendices removed was not observed. The number of perforations and the incidence of wound infections was significantly reduced in the second period.