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World J Obstet Gynecol. May 10, 2016; 5(2): 175-181
Published online May 10, 2016. doi: 10.5317/wjog.v5.i2.175
Table 1 Comparing laparoscopy and open appendectomy fetal loss and preterm birth rates
Ref.Fetal loss rate laparoscopicPreterm delivery rate laparoscopicFetal loss rate openPreterm delivery rate open
Sadot et al[25]2.0% (1/41)29% (12/41)0.0% (0/16)19% (3/16)
Walsh et al[26]6.0% (35/624)2.1% (13/624)3.1% (128/4193)8.1% (346/4193)
Mcgory et al[27]7.0% (31/454)< 1.0% (1/454)3.0% (88/2679)8.0% (216/2679)