# A meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials of laparoscopic versus conventional appendectomy

**Type:** Papers  
**Canonical URL:** https://scholariq.org/papers/a-meta-analysis-of-randomized-controlled-trials-of-laparoscopic-versus/

## Facts

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Author Names | Raphael S. Chung,Douglas Y. Rowland,Paul Li,José J. Diaz |
| Citations | 304 |
| DOI | 10.1016/s0002-9610(99)00017-3 |
| Fields | Medicine |
| Open Access | false |
| OA Status | closed |
| OpenAlex ID | https://openalex.org/W2088095253 |
| PMID | 10219865 |
| Type | review |
| Year | 1999 |

## Paper authors

- [José J. Diaz](https://scholariq.org/researchers/jose-j-diaz/)

## Paper journal

- [The American Journal of Surgery](https://scholariq.org/journals/the-american-journal-of-surgery/)

## Paper primary topic

- [Appendicitis Diagnosis and Management](https://scholariq.org/topics/appendicitis-diagnosis-and-management/)

## Paper topics

- [Appendicitis Diagnosis and Management](https://scholariq.org/topics/appendicitis-diagnosis-and-management/)
- [Diverticular Disease and Complications](https://scholariq.org/topics/diverticular-disease-and-complications/)
- [Intraperitoneal and Appendiceal Malignancies](https://scholariq.org/topics/intraperitoneal-and-appendiceal-malignancies/)

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