ISSN 0303-5212
 

Original Research
Online Published: 04 Mar 2014
 


Comparison of postoperative wound infection in open versus laparoscopic appendectomy

Yousaf Jan, Waqas, Ahmad Din, Muhammad Imran Khan.


Abstract
Laparoscopic access has provided a new dimension in the diagnosis and treatment of acute abdominal disorders. In these instances, an extensive abdominal incision is avoided and treatment usually rendered through the small puncture wounds of laparoscopic access.

Key words: Laparoscopic appendectomy, open appendectomy, surgical site infection, randomized controlled trial


 
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Jan Y, Waqas , Din A, Khan MI. Comparison of postoperative wound infection in open versus laparoscopic appendectomy. RMJ. 2014; 39(1): 55-57.


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Jan Y, Waqas , Din A, Khan MI. Comparison of postoperative wound infection in open versus laparoscopic appendectomy. https://www.rmj.org.pk/?mno=40797 [Access: June 22, 2026].


AMA (American Medical Association) Style

Jan Y, Waqas , Din A, Khan MI. Comparison of postoperative wound infection in open versus laparoscopic appendectomy. RMJ. 2014; 39(1): 55-57.



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Jan Y, Waqas , Din A, Khan MI. Comparison of postoperative wound infection in open versus laparoscopic appendectomy. RMJ. (2014), [cited June 22, 2026]; 39(1): 55-57.



Harvard Style

Jan, Y., Waqas, ., Din, . A. & Khan, . M. I. (2014) Comparison of postoperative wound infection in open versus laparoscopic appendectomy. RMJ, 39 (1), 55-57.



Turabian Style

Jan, Yousaf, Waqas, Ahmad Din, and Muhammad Imran Khan. 2014. Comparison of postoperative wound infection in open versus laparoscopic appendectomy. Rawal Medical Journal, 39 (1), 55-57.



Chicago Style

Jan, Yousaf, Waqas, Ahmad Din, and Muhammad Imran Khan. "Comparison of postoperative wound infection in open versus laparoscopic appendectomy." Rawal Medical Journal 39 (2014), 55-57.



MLA (The Modern Language Association) Style

Jan, Yousaf, Waqas, Ahmad Din, and Muhammad Imran Khan. "Comparison of postoperative wound infection in open versus laparoscopic appendectomy." Rawal Medical Journal 39.1 (2014), 55-57. Print.



APA (American Psychological Association) Style

Jan, Y., Waqas, ., Din, . A. & Khan, . M. I. (2014) Comparison of postoperative wound infection in open versus laparoscopic appendectomy. Rawal Medical Journal, 39 (1), 55-57.