Choice of approach for appendicectomy: a meta-analysis of open versus laparoscopic appendicectomy.

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Published in Surg Laparosc Endosc Percutan Tech on August 01, 2007

Authors

John Bennett1, Alex Boddy, Michael Rhodes

Author Affiliations

1: Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital NHS Trust, Colney Lane, Norwich, UK.

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