Pediatric surgery international
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Pediatr. Surg. Int. · Jul 2021
Same-day discharge after laparoscopic appendectomy for non-perforated appendicitis is safe and cost effective.
To compare the outcomes and hospital charges of patients who underwent laparoscopic appendectomy for non-perforated appendicitis and were discharged home either shortly after the operation after being admitted for overnight observation. ⋯ Level III-retrospective comparative treatment study.