Isr Med Assoc J
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Comparative Study
Laparoscopic versus open appendectomy: results of a retrospective comparison in an Israeli hospital.
Acute appendicitis is one of the most common conditions requiring surgical intervention. Open appendectomy has been a safe and effective operation for acute appendicitis for more than a century. Recently, several authors proposed that the new technique of laparoscopic appendectomy should be the preferred treatment for acute appendicitis. However, unlike laparoscopic cholecystectomy, LA has not yet gained popularity. ⋯ Laparoscopic appendectomy is comparable to open appendectomy with regard to complications, length of operation, hospital stay, but it is more costly. Laparoscopic appendectomy does not offer any significant benefit over the open approach.
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Comparative Study
International trauma care: a comparison between Jerusalem, Israel, and Fairfax County, Virginia, USA.
Trauma is viewed by many as a global problem. The phenomenon of similar outcomes within differing healthcare delivery systems can illuminate the strengths and weaknesses of various trauma systems as well as the effects of these characteristics on patient outcome. ⋯ Despite possible explanations for these differences, true comparisons between centers are problematic.