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This systematic review compares laparoscopic appendectomy and open appendectomy for treating acute appendicitis during pregnancy, analyzing data from 15 studies involving 2,837 pregnant patients. The findings suggest that laparoscopic surgery is associated with a lower risk of fetal demise (2.44% vs 2.64%) and preterm deliveries (9.79% vs 10.7%) compared to open surgery, indicating it may be a safer option. Overall, both surgical methods are deemed safe, but laparoscopic surgery shows a slight advantage in

Author

Mario Galán

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EN