Is the laparoscopic approach appropriate for pediatric subhepatic appendicitis?

Subhepatic appendicitis in children is an unusual condition that can be challenging for the pediatric surgeons to treat. The aim of our study was to compare the outcomes of laparoscopic appendectomies based on the position of the appendix.

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