Laparoscopic incidental appendectomy: Prevention or therapy?

G McTavish, JF Daniell, BR Kurtz, Kurtz Br, T Anderson, Ted L. Anderson
The Journal of the American Association of Gynecologic Laparoscopists · 1994 · vol. 1(4) , pp. S21–S22 · doi:10.1016/s1074-3804(05)80938-7 · PMID:9073716 · W1972689668
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This paper explores whether laparoscopic incidental appendectomy serves as a preventative measure against future appendicitis or as a therapeutic intervention for existing undiagnosed conditions.

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