Author commentary on Linjie Guo et al.

Linjie Guo et al. Endoscopic transcecal appendectomy: a new endotherapy for appendiceal orifice lesions

Minimally invasive approaches for resection of appendiceal lesions are appealing as they may reduce operative morbidity. This small, single-center, single-operator, retrospective study demonstrated that endoscopic appendicectomy is feasible, with high technical success rates in expert hands. Further prospective studies are required to ensure that it is a safe and appropriate approach.

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Article published online:
25 May 2022