Interventions to optimize recovery after laparoscopic appendectomy: a scoping review

James K Hamill1,2, Jamie-Lee Rahiri3, Gamage Gunaratna4

  • 1Department of Surgery, Starship Hospital, Park Road, Grafton, Private Bag 92024, Auckland, 1142, New Zealand. jham011@aucklanduni.ac.nz.

Surgical Endoscopy
|October 19, 2016
PubMed
Summary

Enhanced recovery after surgery protocols for laparoscopic appendectomy are not well-established. While clinical pathways show promise, more research is needed on regional and intraperitoneal anesthesia, especially in pediatric patients.

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