The Great Appendicitis Debate Revisited: Who Still Needs the OR in 2026? Review Abstract The management of acute appendicitis has shifted from routine appendectomy for nearly all patients to a more selective strategy based on disease severity, imaging findings, patient factors, antimicrobial feasibility, and shared
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The Surprising Truth: Why Open Surgery Might Be Better Than Minimally Invasive Options
The Surprising Truth: Why Open Surgery Might Be Better Than Minimally Invasive Options Introduction The open surgery definition encompasses direct physical access to organs and tissues through larger incisions, a technique that remains essential despite the technological revolution in surgical care. While minimally invasive
