Outcomes of extracorporeal, transumbilical versus intracorporeal laparoscopic appendectomy for acute uncomplicated appendicitis in children and adolescents: A retrospective observational cohort study

Retrospective study comparing extracorporeal transumbilical versus traditional intracorporeal laparoscopic appendectomy in 289 pediatric patients with acute uncomplicated appendicitis. Research evaluates 30-day perioperative outcomes including operative time, length of stay, complication rates, and cost differences between the two surgical techniques.