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Role of Diagnostic and Therapeutic Laparoscopy in Suspected Case of Appendicitis Presenting as Chronic Rightiliac Fossa Pain

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Observational study found laparoscopic appendectomy improved pain relief in chronic right iliac fossa pain, suggesting strong effectiveness.

Pain relief was experienced by 92% of patients at 6 months post-laparoscopic appendectomy, highlighting its effectiveness.
Histopathology showed that 36% of cases had chronic inflammation, indicating a correlation with chronic appendicitis diagnosis.
Observational study included 100 patients, with follow-ups at 3 weeks, 3 months, and 6 months to assess outcomes.
This study supports laparoscopic appendectomy as a first-line treatment, emphasizing improved recovery with minimal morbidity.

Kulkarni et al. (2025) studied this question.

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Observational study found laparoscopic appendectomy improved pain relief in chronic right iliac fossa pain, suggesting strong effectiveness.