Methods of appendiceal stump treatment at laparoscopic appendectomy

Results of 218 laparoscopic appendectomies are analyzed. Three methods of appendiceal stump treatment were used: ligature--157 (72%) cases, buried--43 (19.7%) and machine--18 (8.3%). New method of appendiceal stump treatment with high-intensive laser is offered. It is concluded that the choice of appendiceal stump treatment must be individual to guarantee the best clinical and economic results.