Minimal access appendectomy in adults – is there still a role for primary open appendectomy in modern surgery? A retrospective comparative study

Background and objective: Laparoscopic appendectomy (LA) is firmly established as the gold standard of resection for acute appendicitis, with open approaches mostly used for salvage procedures. This study explores whether a primary open approach still holds a place in modern surgical practice. As one [for full text, please go to the a.m. URL]