From Minimally Invasive To ‘Microinvasive’: The Potential for Lap Appendectomy

In the continuing evolution of laparoscopic surgery, appendectomy has the potential to move from a minimally ...

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

Diagnostic Methods Prove Lacking for Appendicitis in Pregnant Patients

Clinical and radiological advancements notwithstanding, the diagnosis of acute appendicitis remains a challenge in ...

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Antibiotics Found Noninferior to Surgery In Randomized Appendicitis Trial

In a large randomized trial comparing surgery with antibiotics in adults with appendicitis in the United States, ...

JANUARY 11, 2021

How to Do Less Harm: Teach Residents the Price of Medicine

A 20-year-old man arrives at the emergency department with right lower quadrant pain and fever: It’s ...

APRIL 13, 2020

Study Shows Benefit for Appendectomy In Ulcerative Colitis Patients

For two decades, studies have shown an inverse relationship between appendectomy and ulcerative colitis. But the ...

MARCH 9, 2020

Zeroing In on Appendiceal Cancer

Emerging insights about appendicitis have begun to shed light on cancer risk.

OCTOBER 30, 2019

Clinicians Debate Patient Input In Appendicitis Management

San Diego—Is it time for shared decision making for patients who have uncomplicated appendicitis?

MARCH 6, 2018